Pete Nance

Gophers use strong 2nd half to pull away from Northwestern

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2020 08:20 PM EDT

Northwestern's Pete Nance (22) and Pat Spencer (12) guard Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

No. 24 Wisconsin beats Northwestern 63-48, moves into 1st

Mar. 04, 2020 11:23 PM EST

Minnesota players celebrate as they watch teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Minnesota won 83-57.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Oturu leads Minnesota past Northwestern 83-57

By Sarah Trotto Feb. 23, 2020 05:08 PM EST

Penn State's Lamar Stevens (11) reacts with Izaiah Brockington (12) and Myles Dread after a foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

No. 13 Penn State tops Northwestern 77-61

By Travis Johnson Feb. 15, 2020 02:18 PM EST

Rutgers overcomes 18-point deficit, beats Northwestern in OT

By Matt Sugam Feb. 09, 2020 09:18 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The typically media-friendly and regular interview request Geo Baker skipped out on Rutgers’ post-game press conference. He had no...

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) gestures after a 3-point basket against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Streaky Garza with 27, leads Iowa past Northwestern 75-62.

Matt Carlson Jan. 14, 2020 11:56 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Kopp, Northwestern hang on to beat Nebraska 62-57

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 11, 2020 06:41 PM EST

Northwestern's Pat Spencer tries to shoot the ball against Minnesota's Jarvis Omersa during an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Oturu, Minnesota overpower Northwestern 77-68

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2020 09:49 PM EST

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr., right, shoots against Northwestern guard Pat Spencer, left, and guard Anthony Gaines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Winston, No. 15 Michigan State top Northwestern 77-72

By Jay Cohen Dec. 18, 2019 10:04 PM EST

Young leads Northwestern over SIU-Edwardsville 72-54

By John Jackson Dec. 15, 2019 06:19 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — With shots not falling for Northwestern on the perimeter, Ryan Young took over the game inside. Young had career...

Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) drives on Purdue forward Aaron Wheeler (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Purdue defeated Northwestern 58-44. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue tops Northwestern 58-44 in Big Ten opener

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 08, 2019 07:28 PM EST

Wildcats run past Eagles 82-64 in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

By Ken Powtak Dec. 03, 2019 09:09 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — Northwestern coach Chris Collins didn't know what to expect from his young team in its first true road game. They passed the...

Champagnie has 21 Pitt tops Northwestern 72-59 to win title

By Craig Handel Nov. 27, 2019 10:57 PM EST
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — As the horn blew after Pittsburgh’s 72-59 win over Northwestern in the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship game on Wednesday night, Jeff...

Spencer scores 23, Northwestern rolls past Bradley 78-51

By Craig Handel Nov. 25, 2019 11:00 PM EST
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Pat Spencer tripled his scoring average with 23 points as Northwestern routed Bradley 78-51 in the Fort Myers TipOff on Wednesday night...

Northwestern rallies past Norfolk State 70-59

By John Jackson Nov. 22, 2019 10:43 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Ryan Young had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Pete Nance added 17 points and Northwestern overcame a slow offensive start for a 70-59 victory...

Radford uses early 17-0 run to stun Northwestern 67-56

By Matt Carlson Nov. 19, 2019 10:17 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Radford raced ahead early, then had enough in the tank at the end to hang on for a big nonconference win. Carlik...

Northwestern hangs on for 72-63 win over Providence

By John Jackson Nov. 13, 2019 11:40 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — After opening the season with a stunning home loss last week, Northwestern bounced back in a big way Wednesday night. ...

Merrimack stuns Northwestern 71-61 behind Jensen, Hayes

By John Jackson Nov. 08, 2019 10:40 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — As far as Merrimack coach Joe Gallo is concerned, there's no substitute for experience — regardless of the level of college basketball. ...