Northwestern University Athletics
Tuesday, February 1
Evanston, Ill.
6 p.m.
Northwestern
10-10,3-8Big Ten
79
vs
78
Rutgers
12-9,6-5Big Ten
1
2
OT 1
F
Rutgers
25
45
8
78
Northwestern
43
27
9
79
Photo by: Zoe Davis
'Cats Fend Off Scarlet Knights In Overtime Thriller
2/1/2022 8:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern came out victorious in an overtime thriller against Rutgers, 79-78. It is the Wildcats' first overtime victory since defeating Nebraska in an extra period on March 1, 2020.
Boo Buie led the way for Northwestern with 18 points, including six of the 'Cats' nine points in OT. The 'Cats move to 10-10 on the season.
Chris Collins now has seven wins against Rutgers, tying the most over a single opponent while head coach of the Wildcats.
Robbie Beran scored 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting and added four rebounds and two steals. It is the third game of Beran's career that he has recorded two steals against a Big Ten opponent.
Chase Audige chipped in 15 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, his third game this season with at least three steals. Audige is second in the Big Ten at 1.8 steals per game.
Julian Roper II tied his career-high with eight points, all of which came in his first 10 minutes played, and posted a career-high five assists.
The 'Cats look to keep their momentum rolling on Saturday as they travel to Lincoln to take on Nebraska. Tip-off is scheduled for noon CT, with coverage live on Big Ten Network.
Boo Buie led the way for Northwestern with 18 points, including six of the 'Cats' nine points in OT. The 'Cats move to 10-10 on the season.
Chris Collins now has seven wins against Rutgers, tying the most over a single opponent while head coach of the Wildcats.
Robbie Beran scored 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting and added four rebounds and two steals. It is the third game of Beran's career that he has recorded two steals against a Big Ten opponent.
Chase Audige chipped in 15 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, his third game this season with at least three steals. Audige is second in the Big Ten at 1.8 steals per game.
Julian Roper II tied his career-high with eight points, all of which came in his first 10 minutes played, and posted a career-high five assists.
The 'Cats look to keep their momentum rolling on Saturday as they travel to Lincoln to take on Nebraska. Tip-off is scheduled for noon CT, with coverage live on Big Ten Network.
Team Stats
RU
NU
FG%
.448
.474
3FG%
.235
.323
FT%
.815
.714
RB
34
36
TO
17
21
STL
11
7
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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