Top-seeded Northwestern hosts No. 8 seed Penn in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
With the tournament’s top overall seed riding an eight-game winning streak into the quarterfinals in Evanston, No. 1 Northwestern hosts eighth-seeded Penn on Thursday night.
Northwestern is having another terrific season with a win over No. 12 Denver to reach the quarterfinals. The Wildcats have a 16-2 overall record with a perfect 11-0 mark at home. Northwestern also won the Big Ten Tournament with a 14-12 victory over Penn State, and has carried that momentum into the NCAA Tournament. Penn, on the other hand, earned a trip to the quarterfinals with wins over Richmond and Loyola. The Quakers are 15-4 overall with a 5-3 road record. Northwestern has won three-straight games over Penn, including a 17-9 victory in their last matchup during the 2022 season.
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Game Date: May 16, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
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Most recently, Northwestern dominated No. 12 Denver in a 17-4 win in the second round last Sunday. Izzy Scane became the all-time leading goal scorer in NCAA history by scoring her 359th career goal. Scane finished the game with five goals and an assist.
As for Penn, the Quakers reached the quarterfinals with a 12-9 victory over Loyola last weekend. Anna Brandt led the way with a hat trik, while Maria Themelis added a pair of goals.
Northwestern looks to continue its dominant run against Penn in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
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