Without Bryant McIntosh, Northwestern (10-6, 1-2) fell 70-55 to Nebraska (11-5, 2-1) in disappointing fashion. Behind a combined 37 points from Glynn Watson Jr. and James Palmer Jr. and some terrific defense, the Cornhuskers were able to get the road victory.
After sustaining a knee injury against Brown on Saturday, McIntosh missed a game for the first time in his Northwestern career. Prior to tonight, he had played in 115 straight games. Jordan Ash got his fourth start of the season in McIntosh’s place.
His absence was felt in the opening minutes, as Northwestern struggled to get good shots in the halfcourt.