The 'Cats return to Evanston to take on the UT-Martin Skyhawks in Welsh-Ryan Arena Sunday afternoon. Tip off is set for 2 p.m. CT.
Northwestern secured a 4 game winning streak after an exciting comeback in overtime against the Florida Gators last week, 83-74.
Sophomore guard Lindsey Pulliam led the way for the Wildcats, adding a mid-range jumper to the Cats' unanswered 9-0 run that tied the game 70-70 with 46 seconds left in regulation. She finished the night with a season high of 22.
Senior Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah pulled in 13 rebounds and scored a season high of 18 points, her third double-double in four games. She added two assists and two blocks.
Two other Wildcats, Abi Scheid and Jordan Hamilton, also scored double digit points. Scheid, who dropped 18 for the 'Cats, has now had three consecutive double-digit point games.
Hamilton, who contributed 16 points against the Gators, went a perfect 6-6 from the free-throw line, a personal best this season and Junior guard Byrdy Galernik added 6 assists.
Northwestern's defense forced 11 opponent turnovers. The Wildcats sealed a 2-0 all-time record against Florida in the team's third game this season scoring 80 points or more.
Scouting the Opponent:
Northwestern secured a 4 game winning streak after an exciting comeback in overtime against the Florida Gators last week, 83-74.
Sophomore guard Lindsey Pulliam led the way for the Wildcats, adding a mid-range jumper to the Cats' unanswered 9-0 run that tied the game 70-70 with 46 seconds left in regulation. She finished the night with a season high of 22.
Senior Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah pulled in 13 rebounds and scored a season high of 18 points, her third double-double in four games. She added two assists and two blocks.
Two other Wildcats, Abi Scheid and Jordan Hamilton, also scored double digit points. Scheid, who dropped 18 for the 'Cats, has now had three consecutive double-digit point games.
Hamilton, who contributed 16 points against the Gators, went a perfect 6-6 from the free-throw line, a personal best this season and Junior guard Byrdy Galernik added 6 assists.
Northwestern's defense forced 11 opponent turnovers. The Wildcats sealed a 2-0 all-time record against Florida in the team's third game this season scoring 80 points or more.
Scouting the Opponent:
- UT-Martin (4-1) travels to Evanston after a two game stretch at home with wins against Arkansas State and Christian Brothers.
- The Skyhawks' leading scorer Kendall Spray from Lebanon, Tennessee averaged 16.7 points per game last season.
- UT-Martin is returning just two starters and adding eight newcomers.
- Sunday's contest marks the fourth meeting between the two programs with Northwestern holding a 3-0 advantage in the series history which dates back to 2012.
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