EVANSTON, Ill. — In a game characterized by defense and physicality, Northwestern (2-0, 0-0 B1G) bested Northern Illinois (0-2, 0-0 MAC) 63-46 Friday night.
In addition to five rebounds and three blocks, Robbie Beran led NU in scoring with 15 points, with Boo Buie not too far behind with 13.
For the Huskies, it was the Keshawn Williams show. With a flurry of contested makes, the junior guard put up 19 points and three rebounds. David Coit also added nine points and four boards.
The ‘Cats got on the scoreboard first when a Buie drive created an open look in the paint for Beran, which he buried.