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FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2020, file photo, Northwestern head coach Chris Collins reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland in College Park, Md. The Wildcats come into their eighth year under Collins looking to get themselves back on the path they appeared to be headed just a few years ago. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
After bottoming out, Northwestern, Collins seek turnaround

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 10, 2020 01:52 PM EST

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

Nebraska's Akol Arop. left, fouls Northwestern's Pete Nance (22) as he attempts to dunk, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Kopp, Northwestern beat Nebraska in OT, snap 12-game skid

Mar. 01, 2020 07:23 PM EST

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn, center, reacts as he dunks against Northwestern guard Pat Spencer, left, and forward Robbie Beran during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Griffin scores career-high 24 as Illini beat Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 27, 2020 10:16 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

Purdue guard Sasha Stefanovic reacts after making the winning three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Stefanovic's 3 gives Purdue a 61-58 win over Northwestern

By Patrick Rose Feb. 02, 2020 01:02 AM EST

Michigan State forward Julius Marble (34) and forward Thomas Kithier, right, react after a 3-point basket by forward Gabe Brown (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 14 Michigan St tops Northwestern 79-50, moves into 1st

By Larry Lage Jan. 29, 2020 08:53 PM EST

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 Jan. 26, 2020 08:37 PM EST

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

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

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...

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 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. ...