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Matthew Nicholson - Efficient in loss Nicholson chipped in seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT) and four rebounds over 21 minutes during Sunday's 78-68 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Nicholson converted on 3-of-4 looks from the field, posting seven points and four rebounds during Sunday's loss against the Spartans. The 6-foot senior has started in all 16 games this season, averaging 5.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks on 22.6 minutes per game. Nicholson has shot the ball to the tune of 60.8 percent from the field this season, but his career-long struggles from the charity stripe have persisted (47.6 percent on the season).

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nick Martinelli - Game-high 27 points in loss Martinelli produced 27 points (8-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-12 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 38 minutes during Sunday's 78-68 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Martinelli converted on 8-of-18 looks from the field, closing with 27 points, two rebounds, an assist, a block and two steals during Sunday's loss against the Spartans. The 6-foot-7 junior has been a scoring machine for the Wildcats this season, averaging 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals across 16 starts. Martinelli continues to shoot the ball well from range, converting on 41.5 percent of his three-point attempts this season (2.6 attempts per game).

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State Spartans vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Hoops

Michigan State Spartans vs. Northwestern Wildcats Highlights | FOX College Hoops

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Luke Hunger - Out Saturday Hunger will miss Saturday's game against Michigan State with a foot injury.

Impact Hunger has had a solid sophomore campaign off the bench, averaging 3.6 points and 3.1 rebounds in 15.9 minutes. Keenan Fitzmorris could see a larger role behind Matthew Nicholson in Hunger's absence.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 12

Preview the January 12 matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and Northwestern Wildcats with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions...

2 DAYS AGO • DATA SKRIVE

Michigan State vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 12

Jalen Leach - 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

Angelo Ciaravino - Career-high 19 points Sunday Ciaravino produced 19 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 20 minutes during Sunday's 79-61 loss to Purdue.

Impact Ciaravino cashed in on 8-of-14 looks from the field, posting a career-high 19 points, four rebounds and a steal off the bench during Sunday's loss against the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-6 freshman has seen action in 13 games this season, averaging 4.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 10.2 minutes per game. Ciaravino got to see an expanded role in Sunday's lopsided affair, but he is unlikely to command a larger rotational share moving forward barring injury.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

What Matt Painter Said After Purdue's 79-61 Win Over Northwestern No. 20 Purdue defeated Northwestern 79-61, getting another big outing from Braden Smith. Here's what coach Matt Painter said after the win.

JANUARY 6 • SI.COM

Northwestern Wildcats vs. No. 20 Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

Northwestern Wildcats vs. No. 20 Purdue Boilermakers Highlights | FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

Northwestern at Purdue odds, picks and predictions The Northwestern Wildcats (10-4, 1-2 Big Ten) and No. 22 Purdue Boilermakers (10-4, 2-1) meet Sunday. Tip-off from Mackey Arena is set for 2...

JANUARY 5 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Purdue vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 5

Preview the January 5 matchup between the Purdue Boilermakers and Northwestern Wildcats with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odd...

JANUARY 5 • DATA SKRIVE

Purdue vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 5

Zach Hicks scores 20 points as Penn State moves to 9-0 at home with win against Northwestern UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Zach Hicks scored 20 points to lead four in double figures and Penn State men’s basketball held off Northwestern for....

JANUARY 3 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Ty Berry - Season-high 23 points Sunday Berry notched 23 points (8-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 85-60 victory over Northeastern.

Impact Berry converted on 8-of-10 looks from the field, posting a season-high 23 points during Sunday's rout of the Huskies. The 6-foot-3 senior guard, a fifth-year Wildcats' veteran, is averaging 8.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.5 steals across 13 starts this season.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks Barnhizer - Dominant showing in rout Barnhizer finished Sunday's 85-60 win over Northeastern with 22 points (7-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and five steals in 39 minutes.

Impact Barnhizer did it all for the Wildcats during Sunday's win over Northeastern, closing with 22 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and five steals in the contest. The 6-foot-6 senior continues to have the best season of his career, averaging 20.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, four assists, 2.7 steals and 1.1 blocks across nine starts. Barnhizer and the Wildcats will resume conference play against Penn State on Thursday following a three-game non-conference slate.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Berry, Brooks Barnhizer lead Northwestern to 85-60 victory over Northeastern

Ty Berry made five 3-pointers and scored 23, Brooks Barnhizer totaled 22 points and 10 rebounds for his sixth straight double-double, and Northwestern pulled away in the second hal...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martinelli leads Northwestern against Northeastern after 23-point game

Northwestern takes on the Northeastern Huskies after Nick Martinelli scored 23 points in Northwestern's 84-64 victory over the DePaul Blue Demons

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Martinelli - Takes over in rout Martinelli closed with 23 points (10-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block during Saturday's 84-64 win over DePaul.

Impact Martinelli and the Wildcats have won three straight games against power-five opponents (Illinois, Georgia Tech and DePaul) as they round into form before a resumption of conference play. The 6-foot-7 junior's development has been a big piece of the Wildcats' success this season, with most of the team's offense running through Martinelli. Through 12 starts, Martinelli is averaging 20.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals, as he has emerged as one of the top scorers in the Big 10.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Barnhizer's fifth straight double-double leads Northwestern past DePaul 84-64

Nick Martinelli scored 23 points and Brooks Barnhizer posted his fifth-straight double-double as Northwestern cruised to an 84-64 win over cross-town rival DePaul

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer finds Matthew Nicholson for an AMAZING ALLEY-OOP DUNK vs. DePaul

Northwestern's Brooks Barnhizer finds Matthew Nicholson for an AMAZING ALLEY-OOP DUNK vs. DePaul

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

DePaul visits Barnhizer and Northwestern

Northwestern hosts the DePaul Blue Demons after Brooks Barnhizer scored 20 points in Northwestern's 71-60 victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Martinelli - Efficient outing against Georgia Tech Martinelli closed Sunday's 71-60 win over Georgia Tech with 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 38 minutes.

Impact Martinelli knocked down 7-of-12 looks from the field, closing with 16 points, three rebounds, three assists and a steal against the Yellow Jackets on Sunday. The 6-foot-7 junior has started in all 11 games this season, averaging 20.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals on 36.4 minutes per game. Martinelli remains one of the top scoring options in the Big Ten this season after coming off the bench last year.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Leach - 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

Brooks Barnhizer - Posts double-double against GT Barnhizer finished Sunday's 71-60 win over Georgia Tech with 20 points (6-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and three steals in 37 minutes.

Impact Barnhizer notched his fifth double-double in just seven games as the Wildcats took down the Yellow Jackets on Sunday. The 6-foot-6 senior has started in seven games this season, averaging 19.7 points, nine rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.1 steals and one block on 36.6 minutes per game. Barnhizer, the motor behind Northwestern's 2024-25 squad, will look to stay hot against DePaul on Saturday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Nicholson - Snags nine rebounds in win Nicholson racked up three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 70-66 OT victory over Illinois.

Impact Nicholson continues to fill a similar role to his prior to seasons as the Wildcats' starting center, sweeping up the boards and only settling for high-percentage looks. The 7-foot senior, who has been with Northwestern for five seasons, is averaging 4.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 blocks across 10 starts, while shooting 60 percent from the field.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Leach - 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