Northwestern's women's basketball team defeated Milwaukee 64-60 on Wednesday night, marking the first victory of the Berube era. The Wildcats secured the win in their season opener, holding off a late challenge from the Panthers.
The game served as the debut for new head coach Berube, who takes over the program after previous coaching changes. Northwestern's balanced scoring and defensive stops in the final minutes proved decisive.
Milwaukee kept the contest close throughout, but the Wildcats managed to maintain a narrow lead down the stretch. The victory gives Northwestern an early 1-0 record to start the season.
