Northwestern Triumphs Over Northern Illinois in Basketball Showdown

Boo Buie's stellar performance leads Wildcats to a 89-67 victory, extending their winning streak against the Huskies.

Northwestern Wildcats defeated Northern Illinois 89-67, with a season-high point total, led by Boo Buie's 23 points and seven assists.
Matthew Nicholson added 15 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Wildcats, while Ty Berry contributed 14 points and four steals.
Xavier Amos of Northern Illinois led all scorers with a career-high 26 points and seven rebounds.
Both teams shot over 50 percent in the first half, with Northern Illinois leading 42-41 at halftime.
Northwestern's victory extends their winning streak against Northern Illinois to five games, leading the all-time series 11-2.