Northwestern University Athletics

Postgame Notes:

2/24/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball

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  • With his first three-pointer in the opening minutes of the game, Vedran Vukusic tied NU's all-time record for three-pointers with 203, tying Todd Leslie (1989-94).

  • Mohamed Hachad recorded career-highs in scoring (25) and field goals (11).

  • Hachad is averaging 18.2 points over his last four games and has led the Wildcats in scoring the last three games.

  • Northwestern has now won three of the last four vs. Wisconsin at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

  • With 13 points, Vukusic passed Jitim Young (2000-04) for sixth place on NU's all-time scoring list. He now has 1,528 for his career and is six points away from passing Cedric Neloms (1991-95) who is fifth with 1,533 points.

  • Michael Jenkins played big minutes off the bench with six rebounds (one shy of his career best), four assists, two blocks and one steal.

  • Northwestern's defense matched Wisconsin's lowest point total of the season with 51 points.

  • NU outrebounded the Badgers 32-31 and outscored them in the paint 32-18. They also made 18-of-24 from the free throw line.

  • NU recorded a season-high seven blocked shots.

  • Attendance: 6,119
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