As the clock hit zero at the end of the first quarter, No. 22 Northwestern (7-2, 5-2 B1G) had a four-point lead over Penn State. It shouId have been much larger. With the exception of Veronica Burton’s eight first-quarter points, the rest of the Wildcats combined for just six points of 2-of-9 shooting in the frame, while the Nittany Lions were shooting 43% from the field and 66% from three.
But as the second quarter began, NU’s stellar defense took over and led the Wildcats to a 67-50 road win, marking their third consecutive win in Big Ten play.