Northwestern Defeats Georgia Tech 71-60 at MKE Tip-Off

The Wildcats' strong start and balanced scoring secured the victory, while Georgia Tech continued its struggles against major conference opponents.

Northwestern opened the game with an 11-0 run and maintained a lead throughout, improving their record to 8-3 this season.
Brooks Barnhizer led Northwestern with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals, while Nick Martinelli and Jalen Leach added 16 points each.
Georgia Tech, now 4-6, is off to its worst 10-game start since 1981 and remains winless against power conference teams this season (0-5).
The Yellow Jackets committed 16 turnovers and were outscored 19-0 in fastbreak points, despite a strong bench contribution of 30 points.
The game was part of the MKE Tip-Off, a tripleheader held at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum, with Northwestern showcasing efficient second-half shooting at 47%.