A player in a white jersey holds a basketball and attempts to dodge a player in a black and red jersey.

Captured: Men’s Basketball: Northwestern defeats Northern Illinois 89-67

Emma Richman and Carlotta Angiolillo

December 6, 2023

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Northwestern (5-1, 0-0 Big Ten) defeated Northern Illinois (5-2,0-0 MAC) 89-67 Monday night. Graduate student guard Boo Buie and senior center Matthew Nicholson combined for 38 points in the winning effort. Next up for the Wildcats is Friday’s conference opener against No. 1 Purdue at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Two players in white jerseys raise their hands in the air. Two players reach for the ball. Three players in white jerseys prepare to play defense. One player in a white jersey dribbles the ball and prepares to pass. Two players in white jerseys help their teammate walk off the court. The wildcat mascot plays a drum. Players in white jerseys huddle near the referee. A player in a white jersey holds a basketball against his hip. A player in a white jersey stands on the edge of the court next to the referee.