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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

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

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...

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...

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

Northwestern guard Ryan Greer, left, drives to the basket past Illinois guard Da'Monte Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Chicago, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Illinois rallies late to beat Northwestern 74-69 in OT

By John Jackson Mar. 14, 2019 12:15 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

Northwestern forward Vic Law (4) is checked by after he was injured during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 70-57. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Edwards scores 21, No. 11 Purdue beats Northwestern 70-57

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 09, 2019 04:48 PM EST

Northwestern coach Chris Collins cheers on the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern snaps 10-game skid, beats Ohio State 68-50

By John Jackson Mar. 06, 2019 11:36 PM EST

Wisconsin guard Brad Davison, right, shoots against Northwestern forward A.J. Turner during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Davison has 16 points, No. 22 Wisconsin beats Northwestern

By Sarah Trotto Feb. 23, 2019 10:52 PM EST

Northwestern's Barret Benson, left, knocks the ball away from Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Wesson, Ohio State shake off slow start to beat Northwestern

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 20, 2019 10:40 PM EST

Rutgers forward Eugene Omoruyi (5) shoots against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Rutgers rallies for 59-56 win over Northwestern

By John Jackson Feb. 13, 2019 09:36 PM EST

Northwestern center Dererk Pardon, center, grabs a rebound between Iowa's Nicholas Baer, left, and Isaiah Moss, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Bohannon nets winner, lifts No. 20 Iowa past Northwestern

Feb. 10, 2019 10:02 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

Northwestern guard Ryan Taylor, top, blocks a shot by Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Weiskamp leads Iowa over Northwestern 73-63

By John Jackson Jan. 10, 2019 12:35 AM EST

Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines (11) shoots over Illinois guard Tevian Jones (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Turner's 3-pointer lifts Northwestern over Illinois 68-66

By John Jackson Jan. 06, 2019 03:37 PM EST

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall, right, and South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp, left, pose for a photo during media day for the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Virginia plays South Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Reed)
Confident Bentley, South Carolina set to take on Virginia

By Steve Reed Dec. 28, 2018 03:27 PM EST