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Ohio State forward Andre Wesson, front left, controls the ball against Northwestern forward A.J. Turner during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Carton leads Ohio State past Northwestern 71-59

By Jay Cohen 21 hrs ago

Northwestern guard Pat Spencer (12) and Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) go for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Smith scores 25, No. 17 Maryland beats Northwestern 77-66

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 21, 2020 10:03 PM EST

Illinois' Trent Frazier (1) works the ball vs Northwestern in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
No. 24 Illinois hangs on to beat Northwestern 75-71

By Terry Towery Jan. 18, 2020 07:39 PM EST

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

Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) dunks next to Iowa guard Connor McCaffery (30) during the first 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.

By Matt Carlson Jan. 14, 2020 10:21 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

Ellison scores 16 to lead Hartford over Northwestern 67-66

By Sarah Trotto Dec. 29, 2019 06:27 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Hartford coach John Gallagher said his team finally has come together. Players have returned healthy — just in time for a victory against...

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...

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...

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. ...

FILE - In this March 3, 2019, file photo, Northwestern forward Miller Kopp, left, dunks the ball against Illinois guard Alan Griffin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill. Northwestern hopes to find its footing coming off back-to-back losing seasons since the school that hosted the NCAA’s inaugural Final Four made the tournament for the first time. (AP Photo/Stephen Haas, File)
Northwestern looks to bounce back from 2 losing seasons

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 23, 2019 10:23 AM EDT

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell, left, and guard Geo Baker react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament against Nebraska in Chicago, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Nebraska won 68-61. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Big Ten - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Maryland Terrapins 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) drives to the basket against Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., Sunday, March 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Stephen Haas)
Feliz scores 26 as Illinois beats Northwestern 81-76

By Terry Towery Mar. 03, 2019 09:20 PM EST

Northwestern guard Ryan Taylor (14) shoots over Penn State forward Mike Watkins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Penn State beats Northwestern 59-52 to snap 8-game skid

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 04, 2019 10:21 PM EST

Law hit go-ahead basket as Northwestern holds off Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Jan. 18, 2019 09:29 PM EST
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — After sitting out a game with a knee injury and spending most of the night shaking off the rust, senior Vic Law delivered for Northwestern...