Northwestern receives seven AP Poll votes; women pick up two

Northwestern (15-4, 4-2 Big Ten) jumped back into the minds of AP voters this week, garnering seven votes after wins against Rutgers and Iowa.

It’s the most votes the Wildcats have received so far this season, and it puts them roughly at 30th in the nation. The Wildcats also moved up a couple of spots in the Big Ten, now sitting fourth behind Wisconsin (No. 17), Purdue (No. 21) and Maryland (No. 25). Minnesota dropped out of the rankings and didn’t receive any votes. Here is the entire poll:

The Wildcats earned their seven points with two No.