After a shaky start to the season, Northwestern opened their conference play against the Wisconsin Badgers. The ‘Cats got off to a quick start, building a lead but eventually slipping up and slowing down. Ultimately, they held on for a 12-point victory. Here are three takeaways from Northwestern’s conference opener win over Wisconsin:

Shooting could be a problem for Northwestern yet again

The past two years for Northwestern, the defense has been sturdy as can be. With absolute terrors like Veronica Burton and Sydney Wood at the top of the Blizzard and capable defenders in the back line, the ‘Cats could always count on keeping games in the 50-to-60 point range and racking up a bunch of steals.