Northwestern Maintains Unbeaten Streak with 63-59 Victory over Western Michigan

Buie and Barnhizer Star in Close Contest, Northwestern Moves to 3-0

Boo Buie and Brooks Barnhizer led Northwestern to a 63-59 victory over Western Michigan, scoring 21 and 20 points respectively.
Northwestern managed to maintain their lead despite Western Michigan's comeback efforts, which saw the game tied at 54-54 with just over 4 minutes left.
Key plays in the final minutes included a 3-pointer and a jumper from Buie, as well as a jumper from Ryan Langborg, which helped secure Northwestern's win.
Seth Hubbard was the top scorer for Western Michigan with 17 points, but the team's 17 turnovers proved costly.
This win keeps Northwestern's record unblemished at 3-0, while Western Michigan is yet to secure a win this season.