x
Breaking News
More () »

Veronica Burton leads late run, Northwestern beats No. 22 Iowa women

Caitlin Clark had 30 points, Monika Czinano had 20 and McKenna Warnock 14 for the Hawkeyes.
Credit: gearstd - stock.adobe.com

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Veronica Burton scored 25 points and led Northwestern during an 11-3 run in the final minutes Thursday as the Wildcats beat No. 22 Iowa 77-69. 

It was the sixth-straight win for Northwestern (10-3, 2-0 Big Ten), which hadn’t played in nearly three weeks since having its game against Oregon canceled and two Big Ten games postponed. 

It was its third win in a row against Iowa (7-4, 1-1). Melannie Daley added 22 points for Northwestern. Iowa’s leading scorer Caitlin Clark, averaging 24.1 points, had 30 against the Wildcats. 

Monika Czinano had 20 points and McKenna Warnock 14.

Before You Leave, Check This Out