Men's Basketball Suffers First Home Loss in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
The Northwestern men's basketball team suffered its first home loss of the year dropping an ACC/Big Ten Challenge game to Pitt 87-58 on Monday night in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Chase Audige led the Wildcats (5-2) in scoring for the third straight game, with 14 points and two steals. Boo Buie tacked on 10 points and five assists while Ty Berry added seven points and a team-high five boards. The Panthers connected on 48% of their shots (26-for-54) and were led by Blake Hinson's 22 points.
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How It Happened
Northwestern hit its first two shots from long range, but trailed 37-28 heading into the locker room after Audige drilled a three as time expired. The Panthers (5-3) totaled 17 points in the first four minutes of the second half and outscored NU in the period, 50-30.
Game Notes» NU hit 10 3-pointers, its third time reaching 10 points this year.» Pitt had a 41-30 advantage on the glass.» Nick Martinelli tallied his first collegiate basket, posting seven points.» Pitt has won the last five matchups against Northwestern.The Wildcats travel to No. 20 Michigan State for their first conference game of the season at 6 p.m. CT on Sunday, Dec. 4.This article was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
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