Sigh. Though hopes were dashed on Selection Sunday when the Northwestern women’s basketball team (17-12, 8-8 B1G) was not selected for the big dance, this year’s team deserves recognition for holding its own in one of the toughest conferences in the country amidst an ongoing pandemic. From Paradise Jam in the Bahamas to the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, Joe McKeown’s squad grew immensely and fought hard through the final whistle each and every time it stepped on the court. In case you wanted to reminisce on the ups-and-downs of this past season, you’re in luck — here is our 2021-22 women’s basketball post-mortem:
November
The Wildcats began their season with a bang, going undefeated through their first three contests.