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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.
Leach scores season-high 27 points to lead Northwestern past Eastern Illinois in OT
Jalen Leach scored a season-high 27 points and Nick Martinelli added 16 points and Northwestern needed overtime to beat Eastern Illinois 67-58 on Friday night.
Northwestern 67, E. Illinois 58, OT
Northwestern 5-19 (Berry 3-8, Leach 2-7, Martinelli 0-1, Mullins 0-1, Windham 0-2). Rebounds_E. Illinois 27 (Jacobi 9), Northwestern 34 (Nicholson 12). Assists_E. Illinois 20 (Jacobi 6), Northwestern 14 (Nicholson 4).
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 going 22-12 overall. The Wildcats averaged 7.0 steals, 3.1 blocks and 8.2 turnovers per game last season.
Rapid Reaction: Northwestern survives Eastern Illinois in a 67-58 overtime thriller
It was a game that never should have gotten as close as it did, but Northwestern found a way to survive. Coming off a close victory on Tuesday against UIC, the ‘Cats were expected to continue their winning streak against Eastern Illinois.
NORTHWESTERN 67, EASTERN ILLINOIS 58, OT
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