In the team’s conference opener, Northwestern survived an overtime thriller to defeat Illinois 72-68.
The Wildcats’ perimeter trio of Bryant McIntosh, Vic Law and Scottie Lindsey combined for 52 points, led by 22 from Lindsey, en route to the win. Northwestern also held Illinois to just 3-of-19 shooting from downtown. Despite having four players in double figures and dominating Northwestern on the glass and in the paint, Illinois couldn’t get the win.
Coming off a solid performance against Georgia Tech, Jordan Ash started for Lindsey, who went scoreless against the Yellow Jackets.