No. 25 Northwestern Stunned by Chicago State in Historic Upset
Wildcats Prepare for DePaul Clash After First Loss to Chicago State in 16 Meetings
- Northwestern, ranked 25th, suffered a shocking loss to Chicago State, a team that had won only seven games combined from 2018-2021.
- Chicago State's Wesley Cardet Jr. scored a game-high 30 points in the upset victory.
- Northwestern's loss to Chicago State was their first in 16 meetings.
- Northwestern was heavily favored and the loss cost them a chance to win at Welsh-Ryan Arena for the first time as a ranked team since 1959.
- Northwestern is now preparing to face DePaul, aiming to avoid another upset.