Northwestern University Athletics
'Cats Ready to Take on DePaul in Cross-Town Showdown
12/20/2019 8:31:00 AM | Men's Basketball
| NORTHWESTERN MEN'S BASKETBALL: GAMEDAY INFORMATION | |||||
| DATE | Opponent | TIME | LOCATION | Live Stats | Television |
| Saturday, Dec. 20 | DePaul | 7:30 p.m. CT | Chicago, Ill. (Wintrust Arena) |
Live Stats | CBS Sports Network |
| Radio: ESPN 1000 | Social: Twitter (@NUMensBball) | Instagram (@NUMensBball) Game Notes |
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EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern men's basketball (5-5) will take on cross-town foe DePaul (11-1) for a Saturday night showdown in Wintrust Arena. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. The matchup will be broadcasted on CBS Sports Network and can be heard on ESPN 1000 AM radio.
The Wildcats are seeking redemption after falling short in a wire-to-wire battle with #15 Michigan State, 77-72, led by an outstanding 26 point performance from first-year Boo Buie.
Northwestern and DePaul are meeting for the 35th time on Saturday. The Blue Demons hold a 20-14 advantage in the series, but Northwestern has won four straight – its longest winning streak in the series.
STORYLINES
Boo the Beast: Boo Buie's 26 points against MSU were the most by a Wildcat in a game this season and the most by an NU player since Vic Law had 26 vs. American on 11/12/18. The performance was also the most by an NU player vs. a Big Ten opponent since Scottie Lindsey had 32 vs. Iowa on 2/25/18.
Young Talent: Northwestern's top five scorers are in their first or second season of college basketball.
Nance Nuggets: Sophomore Pete Nance has been terrific in Big Ten Play, (vs. Purdue/MSU), averaging a team-best 14.0 points on 12-of-24 shooting to go with 6.5 rebounds per game against league opponents. and ranks fourth in the B1G with 6.67 defensive rebounds per game and 12th in rebounds per game (7.4).
QUOTABLES
"I don't like to lose and the goal is to win the game but I'm satisfied with how were fighting. I'm satisfied with how were improving and the guys' attitudes to come in everyday and get better and how we're sticking together. I am satisfied with those things and there is a much higher place we can go as a team."
- Sullivan-Ubben Head Men's Basketball Coach Chris Collins on the team's improvement
"Every time I step on the floor, I'm motivated to play because I love the game. I have the same confidence and hold myself the same way every game."
- First year Boo Buie on his mindset heading into games
" I think we're heading in the right direction. We still have a lot to learn but I have confidence in this team."
- Sophomore Pete Nance on the team's play after ten games
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