Northwestern Dominates DePaul in Rivalry Match with Stellar Performances

Nick Martinelli and Brooks Barnhizer lead the Wildcats to an 84-64 victory, extending their recent dominance in the cross-town series.

Nick Martinelli scored a game-high 23 points, while Brooks Barnhizer recorded his fifth consecutive double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Northwestern forced 18 turnovers, including 14 in the first half, and capitalized with a 20-0 run early in the game to establish control.
The Wildcats shot an efficient 53.1% from the field, compared to DePaul's 37%, and closed the game with a decisive 12-0 run.
Brooks Barnhizer added six assists, four steals, and three blocks, becoming the only NCAA player this season to achieve a double-double with at least three assists, steals, and blocks in multiple games.
The win marks Northwestern's third consecutive victory over DePaul and their seventh in the last eight meetings, narrowing DePaul's all-time series lead to 21-17.