Overview
- Northwestern improved to 7-4 with the home victory, while Valparaiso dropped to 6-5.
- Arrinten Page added 18 points, including 13 after halftime, and grabbed seven rebounds.
- The Wildcats shot 54% from the field and converted 15 Valparaiso turnovers into 24 points.
- Northwestern pushed its largest lead to 61-37 with 12:23 remaining following decisive runs by Nick Martinelli and Page.
- Next up, Northwestern faces Butler in Indianapolis on Saturday, and Valparaiso hosts Murray State on Sunday to begin Missouri Valley play.