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Captured: Women’s Basketball: Northwestern Beats UIC in Overtime

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Northwestern took on UIC in last Thursday’s season opener, extinguishing the Flames 92-86 in overtime. After a close first half, a third quarter surge put the ‘Cats back into contention. Junior guard Melannie Daley tallied 25 points while junior forward Caileigh Walsh scored 19. Sophomore guard Caroline Lau compiled 16 points and 15 assists.A player in a white uniform guards the ball in their hands. A player in a white jersey dribbles a basketball. A player in a white jersey dribbles the ball on the court. A player in a white jersey shoots a basketball. Players in white uniforms stand in a huddle. A player in a white uniform dribbles a basketball away from a player in a blue jersey. Four players reach for a basketball. A player in a white jersey holds a ball.  A player in a white uniform dribbles a ball down the court. People in purple shirts play saxophones. A wildcat mascot stands next to cheerleaders dressed in purple and white.

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