EVANSTON, Ill. (Interstat) — The Northwestern Wildcats used a dominant second quarter to defeat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 73-54 in a women’s basketball game Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Leading by just four after the first quarter, Northwestern outscored Rutgers 24-12 in the second period to seize control. The Wildcats’ offense was efficient, shooting 45.8% from the floor and scoring 38 points in the paint. Caroline Lau led Northwestern with 16 assists and 12 points.

Rutgers, which shot just 29.1%, was led by Lauryn Swann’s 11 points. The Scarlet Knights forced 18 turnovers but could not overcome their offensive struggles.

Northwestern improved to 7-10. Rutgers fell to 8-9. Attendance was 1,531.