US EditionNick Martinelli (24 Points), Northwestern Top Penn State
- Recently, Northwestern defeated Penn State 76-66 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, led by Nick Martinelli's 24 points and nine rebounds.
- Dialing up defensive activity produced turnovers and easy points, as the Wildcats forced 10 second-half turnovers and converted those into 24 points off turnovers.
- Junior guard Jayden Reid accounted for 14 points and nine assists and made key free throws late, while freshman guard Jake West contributed eight points and five assists with decisive drives.
- The Wildcats advance to face Washington and then No. 10 seed Indiana at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, extending Martinelli's season, teammates said.
- This season's tournament features 18 teams for the first time, with Northwestern's young roster gaining experience while Nick Martinelli, two-time Big Ten scoring leader, nears the end of his career.
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Indiana squares off against Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament
The Indiana Hoosiers and Northwestern Wildcats play in the Big Ten Tournament. The teams meet Wednesday for the second time this season. Indiana is 9-11 against the Big Ten, and Northwestern is 6-15 against the Big Ten.
Northwestern displays collective “energy” in Big Ten Tournament opening win over Penn State
As Northwestern has started as many as three freshmen per game, senior forward Nick Martinelli has typically been the driving force behind the team’s surges and collapses. But as the Wildcats (14-18, 5-15 Big Ten) nursed an advantage for much of the second half in Tuesday’s 76-66 win over Penn State to open their Big...
The Toronto Star
Nick Martinelli scores 24 points and Northwestern eases past Penn State 76-66 in Big Ten Tournament
CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Martinelli scored 24 points, Jayden Reid added 14, and Northwestern defeated Penn State 76-66 in a first-round game of the Big Ten Tournament on Tuesday.
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