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Rapid Reaction: Northwestern struggles late, survives Rutgers 68-63

EVANSTON, Ill. — With the loss to Ohio State in the rearview mirror, Northwestern (11-4, 3-1 B1G) bounced back with a win over Rutgers (7-11, 0-6 B1G) in a game that certainly had its convincing moments, but was all but comfortable for the Wildcats.

Despite some struggles throughout, the ‘Cats came away with the win over the Scarlet Knights thanks to another strong performance from Veronica Burton, 68-63.

Burton led the way for the Wildcats with 18 points, nine assists and four steals. Caileigh Walsh followed close behind with 13 points on 4-of-9 shooting. For Rutgers, it was the Osh Brown show, who had 22 points and 16 rebounds on 7-of-9 shooting.