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Leach scores season-high 25 points to lead Northwestern past Eastern Illinois
Leach, a graduate transfer from Fairfield, shot just 5 of 12, including 2 of 7 from 3-point range, but made up for it going 13 of 14 from the free throw line.
Northwestern shuts out Eastern Illinois in OT to win
Jalen Leach scored seven of his season-best 27 points in overtime and Northwestern escaped an upset bid by posting a 67-58 victory over Eastern Illinois on Friday night in nonconference
Rapid Recap: Northwestern 67, Eastern Illinois 58
It was an ugly battle, but Northwestern snared an overtime win over Eastern Illinois Friday night. The Wildcats (3-1, 0-0 Big Ten) defeated the Panthers (1-3, 0-0 Ohio Valley) 67-58 at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Eastern Illinois visits Northwestern after Martinelli's 27-point outing
BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern faces Eastern Illinois after Nick Martinelli scored 27 points in Northwestern's 83-74 win over the UIC Flames. Northwestern finished 22-12 overall with a 15-2 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Wildcats averaged 73.3 points per game while shooting 45.5% from the field and 39.0% from 3-point range last season.
Red-hot Nick Martinelli guides Northwestern against Eastern Illinois
Nick Martinelli figured prominently into Northwestern's outlook before the season. With running mate Brooks Barnhizer still working through a foot injury, however, Martinelli is embracing the opportunity to showcase his impact early.
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Martinelli leads Northwestern against Eastern Illinois after 27-point showing
BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern faces Eastern Illinois after Nick Martinelli scored 27 points in Northwestern's 83-74 victory against the UIC Flames. Northwestern finished 15-2 at home a season ago while ...
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Leach scores season-high 25 points to lead Northwestern past Eastern Illinois 67-58 in OT
EVANSTON, Ill. -- — Jalen Leach scored a season-high 27 points and Nick Martinelli added 16 points and Northwestern needed ...