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Rapid Reaction: Purdue holds off Northwestern 65-54, bringing NU’s losing streak to six

The Wildcats looked to break a five-game losing streak Saturday afternoon against the Purdue Boilermakers. Now they’ll be on the hunt to end a six-game drought after a 65-54 loss to Purdue (12-5, 3-4 B1G).

Northwestern (6-11, 0-7 B1G) turned the ball over 25 times and lost the offensive rebounding battle, 14-3. Kaylah Rainey led the way for the ‘Cats, tallying 14 points and four assists. Sydney Wood and Caileigh Walsh also notched double-digit outings, though neither was particular efficient from the field.

Abbey Ellis starred for the Boilermakers, putting up 24 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field and 3-of-8 from three.