Caileigh Walsh grabs a basketball out of the air.

Junior forward Caileigh Walsh controls the basketball on the block.

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Northwestern Women’s Basketball falls to Michigan in Saturday action

Sammy Krimstein, Reporter

February 29, 2024

Northwestern extended their losing streak after losing their weekend matchup against Michigan Saturday. The Wildcats (8-20, 3-14 Big Ten) competed against the Wolverines (17-12, 8-9 Big Ten) through the first half, but the Wolverines took control in the second, opening the half on a 17-0 scoring run. Northwestern will host No. 14 Indiana (23-4, 14-3 Big Ten) Tuesday evening.

Jasmine McWilliams holds a basketball near the three-point line. — Senior guard Jasmine McWilliams surveys the floor, searching for an outlet.

Caileigh Walsh smiles as she walks off the basketball court. — Walsh led Northwestern scoring.

Caroline Lau, wearing a white uniform, yells on the basketball court and points her right hand. — Sophomore guard Caroline Lau shouts orders to her teammates.

Mercy Ademusayo shoots the basketball with a Michigan player on defense. — Junior forward Mercy Ademusayo shoots a mid-range jump shot in the first quarter.

Caroline Lau jumps to shoot a shot as a player in white uniform and a player in black uniform watches. — Lau converts on a fast break layup.

Members of NU Cheerleading hoist up one of their members. — NU Cheer stands in formation. They supported the Wildcats throughout the match.

Caroline Lau sees her shot fall through the hoop. — Lau watches her shot fall through the hoop.

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