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Northwestern Rolls Past Howard 80-60 as Martinelli Returns With 32

Martinelli’s 32-point return highlighted a reshuffled lineup after a team-standards benching.

Overview

  • Freshman Tre Singleton delivered 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists with zero turnovers in an efficient all-around game.
  • Center Arrinten Page did not play for violating team standards, according to the Big Ten Network broadcast.
  • Northwestern forced 14 turnovers against just five of its own and turned them into a 21-6 edge in points off giveaways.
  • The Wildcats pulled away with a 49-32 second half to finish nonconference play 8-5 and end Howard’s five-game winning streak.
  • Northwestern turns to Big Ten play next, opening against Minnesota at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Jan. 3.