Northwestern Men’s Basketball to Face Howard
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Northwestern men’s basketball concludes its 2025 calendar year and non-conference schedule on Tuesday, December 30, at 4 p.m.CT against Howard at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network, featuring play-by-play commentary from Telly hughes and analysis from Rapheal Davis. Fans can also listen live on WGN Radio 720 and SiriusXM Channel 380 with Dave Eanet and Billy McKinney calling the action.
wildcats Look to Finish Strong Before Big ten Play
The Wildcats (7-5, 0-2 Big Ten) are coming off a narrow 61-58 loss to Butler on December 20th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Despite playing without leading scorer Nick martinelli due to injury, Northwestern mounted a late comeback attempt that ultimately fell short.
defensive Performance Against Butler
Northwestern’s defense proved effective against Butler,holding them to a season-low 61 points and limiting their shooting percentage to 37.9% (22-of-58). the Wildcats also forced 14 turnovers while committing only nine themselves, demonstrating strong ball control.
Key Player Performance
Junior guard Jayden Reid lead the team in scoring against Butler with 14 points and also contributed six assists. His performance highlighted his growing role as a key player for the Wildcats.
Looking Ahead
This game against Howard provides Northwestern with a final opportunity to refine its game plan and build momentum before fully diving into the Big Ten conference schedule. A strong finish to the non-conference season will be crucial as they navigate a challenging conference lineup.
Key Takeaways
- Northwestern faces Howard on December 30th at 4 p.m. CT.
- The game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network and available on WGN Radio 720 and SiriusXM channel 380.
- the Wildcats are playing without leading scorer Nick Martinelli due to injury.
- northwestern’s defense limited Butler to a season-low 61 points.
- Jayden Reid led the team with 14 points and 6 assists against Butler.
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