The season officially started today, but the Northwestern women's basketball game against Howard looked awfully similar to last week's exhibition win against Seton Hill. The Wildcats started hot and didn't look back, jumping out to a 22-8 lead in the first quarter en route to a 89-49 win in the season opener. The Wildcats dominated both sides of the ball, forcing 27 turnovers and operating well offensively.
"I'm proud of the way we opened the season," said head coach Joe McKeown. "We got a little bit sloppy late in the game but it gives us some ideas of things we have to work on.