US EditionMartinelli's 22 Help Northwestern Beat USC 74-68, Snap 9-Game Skid in Big Ten Play
Nick Martinelli scored 22 points, including 17 in the second half, ending Northwestern's nine-game Big Ten losing streak, the longest active streak in the nation.
- On Wednesday, Northwestern beat USC 74-68 in Los Angeles, snapping a five-game losing streak and holding a 9-10 overall record, 1-7 in Big Ten play.
- Facing a deep Big Ten slump, Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball had lost nine straight conference games dating to last season and endured its worst start since the 2007-08 team.
- Martinelli poured in 17 second-half points to change the game, scoring 17 of his 22 points and hitting a baseline jumper with 2:14 left after Max Green's inbounds pass, then assisting Tyler Kropp for a layup after a steal.
- The teams have immediate follow-ups this weekend as Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball play Saturday at UCLA, while USC Trojans men's basketball visit Wisconsin on Sunday.
- Rookie Alijah Arenas made his USC debut, finishing with eight points on 3-of-15 shooting, including 0 for 6 from three-point range, amid USC's struggles.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Northwestern tops USC for first Big Ten win of season
Nick Martinelli scored 22 points and delivered clutch plays down the stretch to help Northwestern score its first Big Ten Conference win of the season, a 74-68 decision against Southern California on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
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