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Northwestern's Phillips to chair NCAA men's hoops committee

Jul. 13, 2020 11:58 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Northwestern vice president Jim Phillips was chosen Monday to chair the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee for the 2021-22 season,...

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

Penn State forward John Harrar, center, shoots against Northwestern forward Miller Kopp, left, and forward Robbie Beran during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Kopp scores 21, Northwestern stuns No. 20 Penn State 80-69

By Jared Wyllys Mar. 07, 2020 06:39 PM EST

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

Northwestern eyes big things after tying for 1st in Big Ten

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 03, 2020 09:11 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Coming off back-to-back trips to the Sweet 16, Joe McKeown didn't quite grasp the task at hand when he left George Washington to coach...

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

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

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 76-67. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Surging No. 7 Maryland seeks strong finish for Big Ten crown

By David Ginsburg Feb. 20, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Maryland forward Jalen Smith scores a basket on Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 76-67. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

No. 7 Maryland beats Northwestern 76-67 for 9th straight win

By David Ginsburg Feb. 18, 2020 10:06 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

Maryland guard Eric Ayala (5) is congratulated by guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) and forward Donta Scott (24) after scoring a 3-point shot against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 72-70. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

No. 9 Maryland puts 7-game streak on line at Michigan State

By David Ginsburg Feb. 14, 2020 02:45 AM EST

Michigan center Jon Teske, right, goes up for a shot against Northwestern forward Miller Kopp, left, and center Ryan Young during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Michigan rolls past Northwestern in Howard's 'homecoming'

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 12, 2020 11:30 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...