The Northwestern Wildcats were back in Evanston after a 2-game road losing streak on Saturday afternoon and they took out their frustrations on a poor Rutgers squad who left their intensity on the bus. The Wildcats improved to 18 – 11 on the season and 6 – 10 in conference play with their 98-59 win over the Scarlet Knights. It is Tre Demp’s world and we are just living in it … [Read more...] about Northwestern Destroys Rutgers 98-59
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NU Wins Big Over Chicago State, 77 – 35
The weather wasn’t the only thing that was sloppy Sunday night in Evanston as Northwestern hosted Chicago State in a very low scoring game. In the end, it was the Wildcats size and speed that separated them from the Cougars which helped get the Wildcats to 8 – 1 on the season. Northwestern didn’t score until the 3:49 mark as poor outside shooting and some ill-advised turnovers … [Read more...] about NU Wins Big Over Chicago State, 77 – 35
NU vs Fairfield – Too Close for Comfort, 79 – 72
Some fans might have been expecting an exhibition type game in Evanston but it sure didn’t feel like it, as the Wildcats held off the Fairfield Stags 72-79. In the end, the Cats were too big and fast for the MAAC team from Connecticut which helped the Cats improve to 2 – 0. There were some familiarities between last year’s Cats and this 2015-16 team on the court tonight as the … [Read more...] about NU vs Fairfield – Too Close for Comfort, 79 – 72
Purdue Beats Northwestern 68-60
Saturdays contest between Purdue and Northwestern University was a matchup between two teams on completely different paths. Northwestern entered the game with a 10-10 overall record and a putrid 1-6 mark in Big Ten play. The Wildcats could have easily been 13-7 however, losing their last three games by a combined five points before Saturday’s matchup with Purdue. The … [Read more...] about Purdue Beats Northwestern 68-60
Northwestern Trounces Northern Kentucky 76-55
Sometimes, even great shooters struggle to find their shot. Someone who could attest to that would be Northwestern head coach, Chris Collins, who was a terrific outside shooter at the high school and collegiate level (playing at Duke University). Collins also knows the best way to get back on track for a scorer is to get easy buckets, and that is exactly what Northwestern … [Read more...] about Northwestern Trounces Northern Kentucky 76-55