Northwestern University Athletics
Thursday, January 26
Evanston, Ill.
7 p.m.
Northwestern
17-4, 6-2B1G
73
vs
61
Nebraska
9-11, 3-5B1G
1
2
F
Nebraska
29
32
61
Northwestern
32
41
73
Photo by: Stephen J. Carrera
Pardon Powers Northwestern Past Nebraska
1/26/2017 8:49:00β―PM | Men's Basketball
Sophomore posts 19 points and 22 rebounds
EVANSTON, Ill. β Dererk Pardon led the way with 19 points and 22 rebounds, and Vic Law added 20 points as Northwestern recorded its fifth-straight Big Ten win, in a 73-61 win over Nebraska on Thursday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
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The 'Cats improved to 6-2 in the conference, their best start since 1943-44. They are 17-4 on the season and 11-1 at home. Their five-game conference win streak is their longest since 1965-66.
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Pardon's 22 rebounds are the most in a game by a Northwestern player since 1966, equaling Jim Pitts' total against Ohio State.
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Northwestern, already 13th in the nation in opponent shooting percentage with a 38.7 percent mark, held Nebraska to 23-of-63 shooting on Thursday, a 36.5 percent rate.
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Law propelled Northwestern to a 12-4 start with two early three-point plays. His first came on a corner 3-pointer, the second on an and-one alley-oop pass from McIntosh off an inbounds pass. But Nebraska held the 'Cats in check, forcing eight-straight missed field goals during a 12-2 run to reclaim the lead.
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With the Huskers leading 16-14 at the seven-minute mark, both teams began trading baskets, with neither side able to gain more than a two-point edge until Northwestern pulled ahead 27-23 with 2:33 left on a Pardon putback dunk.
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Isiah Brown followed shortly after with a triple, opening the lead up to six. The freshman guard finished the half with nine points, tied with Pardon for the team lead, and the 'Cats rolled into the break with a 32-29 edge.
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Northwestern held the Huskers to a 12-of-33 (36.4 percent) shooting performance in the half.
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After a sloppy start to the second half by both sides, McIntosh hit a three on a fast break four minutes in, upping the 'Cats lead to six. A defensive battled ensued, with both teams going nearly two minutes without a field goal at one point.
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The 'Cats started to heat up just before the midway point in the half, when Law took advantage of some open space on a fast break to sink his second three of the game
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The trey gave the 'Cats a nine-point lead, their largest of the game at that point. Back-to-back scores brought Nebraska within four, but a Scottie Lindsey three pointer again widened the gap. Less than a minute later, Sanjay Lumpkin got fouled on a tip-in and completed the three-point play to put Northwestern ahead 53-46 with 8:58 to go.
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Meanwhile, the 'Cats held Nebraska scoreless for a 2:39 stretch, keeping the Huskers at bay during an NU cold streak of its own. But Pardon put Northwestern ahead 55-48 when he scooped up another offensive rebound. He finished the game with six offensive boards.
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Minutes later, with the 'Cats up 59-53, McIntosh scooped up a loose ball on Nebraska's side of the court. Driving down the length of the court with just one defender in his way, the junior guard opted out of the contested layup, instead feeding Law for a ferocious alley-oop jam.
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The 'Cats extended the lead to double digits with 4:12 left after Nebraska head coach Tim Miles received a technical foul. Law capped a 10-0 run soon after with an athletic and-one putback dunk over Nebraska's Evan Taylor, putting the finishing touches on a 16-1 Northwestern run.
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The 'Cats return to action Sunday night, when they host Indiana at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. The game is sold out, and fans are encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays.
Northwestern Notes vs. Nebraska
Jan. 26, 2017
β’ Northwestern has now won five straight Big Ten games for the first time since the 1965-66 season.
β’ The Wildcats' 6-2 Big Ten record is its best start since starting the 1943-44 season with the same mark.
β’ Dererk Pardon established a career high with 22 rebounds. Pardon's 13 rebounds prior to halftime are a new high for a half. He had 11 rebounds in second half at Nebraska Dec. 30, 2015. It is the first 20-rebound game since Evan Eschmeyer had 21 vs. Penn State Jan. 20, 1999. It is the most rebounds by a Northwestern player since Jim Pitts had 22 against Ohio State in 1966.
β’Β Pardon posted 19 points in the game, giving him his second double-double of the season and the third of his career. Two of his double-doubles have come against Nebraska.
β’ Vic Law posted a team-high 20 points to notch his fourth 20-point game of the season and his career.
β’ Sanjay Lumpkin recorded 3 rebounds to raise his career total to 583 and move him past Mike Weaver (582; 1965-68) into 17th place in Northwestern history.
β’ Lumpkin started his 111th game of his career, moving him into a tie with Kevin Rankin (1991-94) for seventh place in school history. He also appeared in the 122nd game of his career, matching Alex Olah (2013-16) for seventh place all-time at NU.
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The 'Cats improved to 6-2 in the conference, their best start since 1943-44. They are 17-4 on the season and 11-1 at home. Their five-game conference win streak is their longest since 1965-66.
Β
Pardon's 22 rebounds are the most in a game by a Northwestern player since 1966, equaling Jim Pitts' total against Ohio State.
Β
Northwestern, already 13th in the nation in opponent shooting percentage with a 38.7 percent mark, held Nebraska to 23-of-63 shooting on Thursday, a 36.5 percent rate.
Β
Law propelled Northwestern to a 12-4 start with two early three-point plays. His first came on a corner 3-pointer, the second on an and-one alley-oop pass from McIntosh off an inbounds pass. But Nebraska held the 'Cats in check, forcing eight-straight missed field goals during a 12-2 run to reclaim the lead.
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With the Huskers leading 16-14 at the seven-minute mark, both teams began trading baskets, with neither side able to gain more than a two-point edge until Northwestern pulled ahead 27-23 with 2:33 left on a Pardon putback dunk.
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Isiah Brown followed shortly after with a triple, opening the lead up to six. The freshman guard finished the half with nine points, tied with Pardon for the team lead, and the 'Cats rolled into the break with a 32-29 edge.
Β
Northwestern held the Huskers to a 12-of-33 (36.4 percent) shooting performance in the half.
Β
After a sloppy start to the second half by both sides, McIntosh hit a three on a fast break four minutes in, upping the 'Cats lead to six. A defensive battled ensued, with both teams going nearly two minutes without a field goal at one point.
Β
The 'Cats started to heat up just before the midway point in the half, when Law took advantage of some open space on a fast break to sink his second three of the game
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The trey gave the 'Cats a nine-point lead, their largest of the game at that point. Back-to-back scores brought Nebraska within four, but a Scottie Lindsey three pointer again widened the gap. Less than a minute later, Sanjay Lumpkin got fouled on a tip-in and completed the three-point play to put Northwestern ahead 53-46 with 8:58 to go.
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Meanwhile, the 'Cats held Nebraska scoreless for a 2:39 stretch, keeping the Huskers at bay during an NU cold streak of its own. But Pardon put Northwestern ahead 55-48 when he scooped up another offensive rebound. He finished the game with six offensive boards.
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Minutes later, with the 'Cats up 59-53, McIntosh scooped up a loose ball on Nebraska's side of the court. Driving down the length of the court with just one defender in his way, the junior guard opted out of the contested layup, instead feeding Law for a ferocious alley-oop jam.
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The 'Cats extended the lead to double digits with 4:12 left after Nebraska head coach Tim Miles received a technical foul. Law capped a 10-0 run soon after with an athletic and-one putback dunk over Nebraska's Evan Taylor, putting the finishing touches on a 16-1 Northwestern run.
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The 'Cats return to action Sunday night, when they host Indiana at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. The game is sold out, and fans are encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays.
Northwestern Notes vs. Nebraska
Jan. 26, 2017
β’ Northwestern has now won five straight Big Ten games for the first time since the 1965-66 season.
β’ The Wildcats' 6-2 Big Ten record is its best start since starting the 1943-44 season with the same mark.
β’ Dererk Pardon established a career high with 22 rebounds. Pardon's 13 rebounds prior to halftime are a new high for a half. He had 11 rebounds in second half at Nebraska Dec. 30, 2015. It is the first 20-rebound game since Evan Eschmeyer had 21 vs. Penn State Jan. 20, 1999. It is the most rebounds by a Northwestern player since Jim Pitts had 22 against Ohio State in 1966.
β’Β Pardon posted 19 points in the game, giving him his second double-double of the season and the third of his career. Two of his double-doubles have come against Nebraska.
β’ Vic Law posted a team-high 20 points to notch his fourth 20-point game of the season and his career.
β’ Sanjay Lumpkin recorded 3 rebounds to raise his career total to 583 and move him past Mike Weaver (582; 1965-68) into 17th place in Northwestern history.
β’ Lumpkin started his 111th game of his career, moving him into a tie with Kevin Rankin (1991-94) for seventh place in school history. He also appeared in the 122nd game of his career, matching Alex Olah (2013-16) for seventh place all-time at NU.
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Team Stats
NEB
NU
FG%
.365
.413
3FG%
.200
.400
FT%
.632
.789
RB
41
43
TO
13
13
STL
6
3
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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