PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The Rutgers women’s basketball team (10-16, 2-13 B1G) was defeated by Northwestern (9-15, 1-11 B1G), 69-59, at Jersey Mike’s Arena on Monday night.
Awa Sidibe scored a season-high 16 points along with nine rebounds, one off her career high. Zachara Perkins recorded a career-high three blocks on the day, surpassing her previous total of two she did six times this campaign.
B1G first half for Awa 🤩
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Meanwhile off the bench, Chyna Cornwell grabbed 13 rebounds, her ninth game of the season with 10+ boards.
How it Happened
- After Northwestern grabbed the first points of the day, Awa Sidibe put RU on the board with a jumper. The Wildcats got hot early, going on an eight-point run, but a JoJo Lacey layup helped stop the bleeding.
- Destiny Adams hit a jumper, and Lacey drained a three-pointer while trading baskets with NU. The Wildcats led 14-9 with three minutes remaining.
- Out of the break, Northwestern went on another run, this one for seven points.
- Chyna Cornwell made a free throw and Sidibe added another score, but NU added four more before the quarter ended to keep the 25-12 edge.
- Northwestern scored first once again to kick off action in the second period, but Adams quickly answered with layup in the paint.
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