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Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / December 17
Northwestern Men's Basketball Defeats Valparaiso at Welsh-Ryan Arena
The Northwestern Wildcats delivered exactly what they needed on Tuesday night. Playing their second game in four days, Northwestern men’s basketball earned an 86–70 victory over Valparaiso at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
College Basketball News / NBC Sports / December 16
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 16
Nick Martinelli, Northwestern run past Valparaiso
Nick Martinelli poured in 29 points in 30 minutes to pace Northwestern to an 86-70 nonconference victory over Valparaiso on Tuesday night in Evanston, Ill.
The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz
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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 13
Northwestern dominates Jackson State in 40-pt victory
Nick Martinelli scored 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting, and Northwestern cruised to a 93-53 win over Jackson State on Saturday afternoon in Evanston, Ill.
College Basketball News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / December 13
Northwestern Men’s Basketball Welcomes Jackson State as Non-conference Slate Rolls On
Northwestern men’s basketball continues to lean into an encouraging early-season rhythm as the Wildcats push through a demanding non-conference schedule.
College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / December 3
Wisconsin Badgers versus Northwestern Wildcats preview: Offensive fireworks expected to open B1G play
The Wisconsin Badgers tip-off Big Ten Conference play tonight against the Northwestern Wildcats with a four-game streak on the line. The 5-2 teams will meet tonight at the Kohl Center in the first Big Ten game for both teams.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 28
Anthony Roy's hot streak guides Oklahoma State past Northwestern
Anthony Roy drilled three 3-pointers during a key two-minute stretch to help Oklahoma State earn an 86-81 victory over Northwestern on Thursday night as part of the Thanksgiving Classic doubleheader in Chicago.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / November 24
Northwestern Men’s Basketball Outlasts South Carolina in Down-to-the-Wire Greenbrier
Northwestern pulled off one of its most thrilling wins of the early season. The team outlasted South Carolina 79–77 in a gripping finish at the Greenbrier Tip-Off.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 23
Northwestern converts late layup to edge South Carolina
Nick Martinelli scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half and found teammate Arrinten Page for the tiebreaking layup with 0.8 seconds remaining to give Northwestern a 79-77 win over South Carolina at the Greenbrier Tip-Off on Sunday in White Sulphur Springs, W.
College Basketball News / Northwestern Wildcats On SI / November 19
Northwestern Forward Nick Martinelli Lands on Wooden Award National Watchlist
Nick Martinelli’s rise has been nothing short of spectacular. Not just claiming it, he is proving things in the court. Especially now, as the national spotlight is officially locked onto the Northwestern senior.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 14
Nick Martinelli's late free throws lift Northwestern over DePaul
Nick Martinelli scored 24 points, sealing the win with two free throws to break a tie with 3.5 seconds remaining in regulation, helping Northwestern stay undefeated with an 81-79 victory over local rival DePaul on Friday night in Chicago.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 10
Northwestern stays unbeaten with easy win over Cleveland St.
Nick Martinelli scored 21 points and Arrinten Page had 17 points and nine rebounds to boost host Northwestern to a 110-63 victory against Cleveland State on Monday in Evanston, Ill.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 9
Northwestern picking up pace, ready to face Cleveland St.
Northwestern leading scorer Nick Martinelli embraces the Wildcats' transition to playing a more up-tempo style. "It's pretty awesome just seeing the guys flowing," Martinelli said.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 7
Nick Martinelli, Northwestern ease past Boston U.
Nick Martinelli scored 20 points to go with nine rebounds and Jayden Reid added 17 points and eight assists to help host Northwestern to a 76-52 victory against Boston University on Friday in Evanston, Ill.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 6
Northwestern's jelling process continues against Boston U.
Jelling on the job comes with the territory in college basketball, though lately that goes double for Northwestern. "Obviously, we always start the season just trying to figure things out, and especially this year with eight new guys," said Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / October 25
Returning Nick Martinelli leads Northwestern into opener vs. Mercyhurst
Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli elevated his game last season, leading the Big Ten in scoring as multiple teammates endured injuries. With much of the supporting cast graduated, Martinelli will aim to lead a new group of Wildcats starting with the Nov.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / September 1
Northwestern Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Put Up Or Shut Up
Since his hire in 2013, Northwestern head coach Chris Collins has proven to be a magnificent leader for the Wildcats basketball program. Leading the men’s team to three NCAA tournament appearances, as well as three consecutive winning seasons, he’s done plenty to make them competitive.
College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 29
Penn State big man remains in NBA Draft; others announce withdrawals
Penn State big man Yanic Konan Niederhauser has decided to remain in the NBA Draft, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 12
Northwestern downs Minnesota behind Nick Martinelli's 28
Nick Martinelli scored a game-high 28 points and Ty Berry added 14 to lift Northwestern to a 72-64 victory against Minnesota on Wednesday in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis.
College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 11
Oregon Ducks' Jackson Shelstad, Nate Bittle Earn All-Big Ten Honors
Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad and center Nate Bittle earned third-team All-Big Ten honors as voted on by coaches, the conference announced on Tuesday.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 3
Bruins Must Limit Big Ten's Top Scorer
The UCLA Bruins (20-9, 11-7) will have a prime bounce-back spot this Monday night when they battle the Northwestern Wildcats (16-13, 7-11) on the road Monday night.
Northwestern Wildcats News / Big Ten Network / January 14
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 12
Will MSU Have Its Hands Full With Northwestern's Star Duo?
The Michigan State Spartans have enjoyed their winning streak as of late, as they sit at eight wins in a row. Having a chance to make it nine straight against the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday, MSU needs to first figure out a way to isolate the Wildcats' star scoring duo on offense.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / December 7, 2024
3 Key Numbers From Illinois Basketball's Loss at Northwestern
In its Big Ten season opener, No. 19 Illinois fell 70-66 in overtime to in-state rival Northwestern in Evanston on Friday night. After Northwestern (7-3, 1-1 Big Ten) trailed nearly every second of regulation, Wildcats guard Brooks Barnhizer hit a one-legged fadeaway to knot the score at 56 and force overtime.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / November 19, 2024
Big Ten power rankings: Purdue stronghold at the top
The Big Ten has had plenty of showoff opportunities. Some of the teams have taken advantage of big games, while others have stumbled against inferior opponents.
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