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Northwestern center Ryan Young, second from left, celebrates with guard Chase Audige, left, and guard Boo Buie after scoring a basket against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, March 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Young's late basket lifts Northwestern over Nebraska 79-78

Mar. 07, 2021 04:19 PM EST

Northwestern guard Chase Audige, right, shoots over Maryland guard Darryl Morsell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Northwestern won 60-55.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern scores last six points, beats Maryland 60-55

Mar. 03, 2021 11:37 PM EST

Illinois guard Andre Curbelo (5) center Kofi Cockburn (21) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) bring the ball down court against Northwestern in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)

Cockburn, Dosunmu lead No. 5 Illini past Northwestern 73-66

Feb. 17, 2021 12:22 AM EST

Indiana guards Rob Phinisee, left, and Armaan Franklin, right, work against Northwestern guard Chase Audige for the ball in the second overtime of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Indiana hands Northwestern 10th straight loss, 79-76 in 2OT

Feb. 10, 2021 09:04 PM EST

Northwestern forward Miller Kopp (10) dives for the ball with Purdue guard Brandon Newman (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ivey leads No. 24 Boilermakers past Northwestern 75-70

By Michael Marot Feb. 06, 2021 07:45 PM EST

Northwestern center Ryan Young, left, drives to the basket past Iowa center Luka Garza (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

No. 10 Iowa beats No. 19 Northwestern 87-72 in Big Ten game

By John Bohnenkamp Dec. 29, 2020 11:26 PM EST

Northwestern forward Miller Kopp (10) and forward Pete Nance (22) celebrate their win against Ohio State after an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Kopp scores 23, Northwestern beats No. 23 Ohio State 71-70

By Sarah Trotto Dec. 26, 2020 04:44 PM EST

Players on Northwestern's bench react to a teammate's basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Audige scores 17 to help Northwestern beat Indiana 74-67

Dec. 23, 2020 11:20 PM EST

Northwestern forward Pete Nance, left, rebounds the ball against forward Robbie Beran, center, and Michigan State forward Aaron Henry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Buie, Northwestern beat No. 4 Michigan State 79-65

By Jay Cohen Dec. 20, 2020 09:16 PM EST

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr., top, shoots against Northwestern guard Ty Berry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Ball State Cardinals at Western Michigan Broncos 12/22/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 08:00 PM EST

Kopp scores 23, Northwestern tops Quincy 100-48

Dec. 15, 2020 06:07 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Miller Kopp scored 23 points and Northwestern made 14 3-pointers in a 100-48 victory over Quincy on Tuesday. Kopp...

Northwestern guard Ty Berry (3) battles for a loose ball against Chicago State forward Kalil Whitehead during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Audige, Beran lead Northwestern to big win over Chicago St

Dec. 05, 2020 07:43 PM EST

Northwestern sinks 14 3s in win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Dec. 03, 2020 12:18 AM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Miller Kopp scored 18 points and Chase Audige scored 16 and Northwestern opened its season by beating Arkansas-Pine Bluff 92-49 on...

Northwestern's Pete Nance (22) works the ball against Minnesota's Isaiah Ihnen (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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...