JALEN LEACH NEWS

Scores 11 in lopsided loss Leach logged 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 79-61 loss to Purdue.

Impact Leach converted on 3-of-7 looks from range, closing with 11 points, two assists, a rebound and a steal during Sunday's loss against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-4 senior transfer from Fairfield continues to shine with his new team, averaging 13.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals across 15 starts. Leach, who boasts a 42.5/35.5/86.2 shooting line, will look to help the Wildcats bounce back against Michigan State on Sunday.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 16 points in win Leach contributed 16 points (5-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 71-60 win over Georgia Tech.

Impact Leach converted on 2-of-7 looks from range, closing with 16 points during Sunday's win over the Yellow Jackets. The 6-foot-4 senior has started in all 11 games this season, averaging 14.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals on 30.5 minutes per game. Leach, a transfer from Fairfield, will look to rebound from a poor shooting night against DePaul on Saturday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points Friday Leach ended Friday's 70-66 OT win over Illinois with 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and five assists in 43 minutes.

Impact Leach played a season-high 43 minutes during Friday's overtime win over the Fighting Illini, closing with 16 points, three rebounds and five assists in the contest. The 6-foot-4 senior has been productive after transferring over from Fairfield this offseason, averaging 14.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals across 10 starts. Leach currently boasts a 43.4/34.2/86.3 shooting line, scoring 15-or-more points in five games this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly perfect against UNLV Leach accumulated 15 points (5-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes during Friday's 66-61 victory over UNLV.

Impact Leach converted on 5-of-6 looks from the field on Friday, bouncing back from a 3-of-12 outing against Butler on Thursday, as the Wildcats took down UNLV. The 6-foot-4 senior has started in all eight games this season after transferring in from Fairfield, averaging 14.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, two assists and one steal on 28.6 minutes per game. Leach has converted on 40 percent of his looks from deep this season while attempting 3.8 threes a game.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-high 21 points in win Leach produced 21 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and four rebounds in 27 minutes during Friday's 68-50 victory over Pepperdine.

Impact Leach converted on 7-of-12 looks from the field and all six attempts from the line, closing with 21 points and four rebounds during Friday's win over the Waves. The 6-foot-4 senior transfer from Fairfield has logged three games with 15-or-more points in his first six outings with the Wildcats, scoring with ease in his transition to a power-five team. Leach and the Wildcats will tip-off against Butler on Thursday night to open the Arizona Tip-Off.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Leach helps Northwestern sail past Pepperdine Jalen Leach scored 21 points to help Northwestern post a 68-50 win over Pepperdine on Friday night at Evanston, Ill.Nick Martinelli added 20...

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Jalen Leach scores 15 of his 21 points in the second half and Northwestern beats Pepperdine 68-50

Jalen Leach scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half, Nick Martinelli added 20 points and Northwestern beat Pepperdine 68-50

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Northwestern plays Montana State following Leach's 27-point game

Northwestern faces the Montana State Bobcats after Jalen Leach scored 27 points in Northwestern's 67-58 overtime victory against the Eastern Illinois Panthers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Explodes for 27 points against Eastern Illinois Leach notched 27 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 15-16 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 42 minutes during Friday's 67-58 OT win over Eastern Illinois.

Impact Leach cashed in on 15-of-16 attempts from the charity stripe, finishing with 27 points in Friday's overtime win. The 6-foot-4 senior transfer from Fairfield is off to a strong start with his new team, averaging 15.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, three assists and one steal on 29 minutes per game (four games).

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leach scores season-high 25 points to lead Northwestern past Eastern Illinois 67-58 in OT

Jalen Leach scored a season-high 27 points and Nick Martinelli scored 16 points and Northwestern needed overtime to beat Eastern Illinois 67-58

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 16 points against UIC Leach closed with 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 83-74 victory over UIC.

Impact Leach remains productive for the Wildcats after transferring in from Fairfield this offseason. Through three games, the 6-foot-4 senior is averaging 11.7 points, two rebounds, 3.7 assists and one steal on 24.7 minutes per game. Leach will look to remain consistent as Northwestern starts to take on tougher competition in the coming weeks.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in program debut Leach produced 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Monday's 90-46 victory over Lehigh.

Impact Leach posted 12 points, five rebounds, six assists and a steal, logging a productive night on both ends of the floor for the Wildcats in their season opener. The 6-foot-4 senior, a transfer from Fairfield is far from a 1-for-1 replacement for Boo Buie, but he will have a lot of opportunity to fill the shoes of the former Northwestern guard.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fairfield Transfer Jalen Leach Talks Commitment to Northwestern Following Jalen Leach's commitment to Northwestern, he spoke with 247Sports about the decision and what his role will look like next season.

APRIL 23, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jalen Leach Set To Visit Hokies This weekend will give Mike Young and his staff an opportunity to add another instant-impact piece to their roster.

APRIL 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Leach's 22 lead Fairfield over Iona 68-63 in MAAC Tournament quarterfinal

Led by Jalen Leach's 22 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Iona Gaels 68-63 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament

MARCH 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leach and Fairfield host Marist

Fairfield takes on the Marist Red Foxes after Jalen Leach scored 21 points in the Stags' 88-64 win against the Siena Saints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leach scores 17, Fairfield takes down Saint Peter's 64-62

Led by Jalen Leach's 17 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Saint Peter's Peacocks 64-62

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leach and Fairfield host Saint Peter's

Fairfield visits the Saint Peter's Peacocks after Jalen Leach scored 22 points in the Stags' 84-67 victory against the Rider Broncs

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leach scores 22 in Fairfield's 84-67 win against Rider

Led by Jalen Leach's 22 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Rider Broncs 84-67 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rider visits Fairfield following Leach's 23-point showing

Fairfield hosts the Rider Broncs after Jalen Leach scored 23 points in Fairfield's 77-68 win over the Manhattan Jaspers

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leach leads Fairfield against Le Moyne after 20-point outing

Fairfield faces the Le Moyne Dolphins after Jalen Leach scored 20 points in Fairfield's 92-69 win over the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leach scores 20 as Fairfield beats Fairleigh Dickinson 92-69

Led by Jalen Leach's 20 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 92-69 on Thursday night

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fairfield takes on Fairleigh Dickinson following Leach's 20-point game

Fairfield visits the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights after Jalen Leach scored 20 points in the Stags' 63-51 win over the Wagner Seahawks

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leach scores 20, Fairfield takes down Wagner 63-51

Led by Jalen Leach's 20 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Wagner Seahawks 63-51

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leach scores 15 as Fairfield defeats Sacred Heart 67-57

Led by Jalen Leach's 15 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the Sacred Heart Pioneers 67-57

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS