Northwestern Wildcats faced off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a Big Ten matchup. Rutgers aimed to continue their winning streak, fueled by recent Quad 1 wins. The game saw Northwestern taking an early lead, with Boo Buie's impressive performance leading the Wildcats. Despite Rutgers' efforts to make a comeback, Northwestern maintained their advantage, ultimately securing the win.
Northwestern calls timeout with Rutgers in the midst of an 8-0 run. Scarlet Knights have held Wildcats scoreless for three straight minutes, forcing four consecutive misses (three from Boo Buie).
U16: Northwestern 42, Rutgers 34. Scarlet Knights are keeping pace from deep, going 5/10 on threes thus far (Northwestern is 7/15). If they are able to contain Boo Buie (23 points on 7/10, including 6/8 on threes), they'll have a chance.
Hey Rutgers ... don't go under the screen against Boo Bouie. You're welcome
Boo Buie has 23 points on 7/9 shooting. He has scored more than half of Northwestern's first 42 points.
Boo Buie has 17 points but Northwestern is done another starter after Langborg’s ejection. Rutgers struggled to get its composure at the start of the game following May’s scratch. Have a chance to come out second half and take control.
Oskar Palmquist makes three three-pointers in the final three minutes of the first half to cut Northwestern’s lead to 34-27. Last season, he scored a career high 13 points behind three three-pointers wearing the same alternative uniforms Rutgers is wearing tonight.
To close the book on this: Mawot Mag is not warming up after halftime. He’s out. https://t.co/G3cUDCEMxW
Big THREE before the half for @RutgersMBB ‼️ https://t.co/gmtTy86nkU
Half: Northwestern 34, Rutgers 27. Scarlet Knights cut the visitor's game-high 13-point lead down at the break thanks to three huge threes from Oskar Palmquist. And unless they can stop Boo Buie (17 points on 5/7 shooting), they might need a lot more 3s to complete the comeback.
U4: Northwestern 26, Rutgers 15. Wildcats have made two more threes and five more free throws than the Scarlet Knights. That's the difference thus far.
Something to watch: Rutgers is 4/9 on free throws. Northwestern is 9/9.
Jeremiah Williams ends a 13-0 run from Northwestern with a layup. Rutgers had missed its previous six field goal attempts.
U12: Northwestern 12, Rutgers 5. Wildcats are on an 8-0 run as the Scarlet Knights have missed five consecutive shots. Boo Buie has 6 points on 2/2 shooting on threes.
U16: Rutgers 5, Northwestern 4. Teams are a combined 2-of-10 from the floor to start the game. They have more turnovers (3) than made field goals.
Rutgers enters tonight’s game against Northwestern with three Quad 1 wins now after Seton Hall and Maryland improved in the NET rankings. 3-8 Q1 5-9 Q1 & Q2 A lot of work to do. Wildcats are a Q2 opportunity with a chance to get back into the middle of the pack in the Big Ten.
Here is my preview for tonight’s game as Rutgers looks to keep streaking against Northwestern. WATCH: https://t.co/qAXWxROwOA
Here is my preview for tonight’s game as Rutgers looks to keep streaking against Northwestern. https://t.co/qAXWxROwOA via @YouTube
Northwestern Wildcats (17-7, 8-5 Big Ten) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (13-10, 5-7 Big Ten) https://t.co/Uoq6GqwHBC