ncaab Game Recap
Northwestern Downs DePaul 56-46 - Match Report
Northwestern got 16 points from Nick Martinelli as they ran past DePaul 56-46 on Saturday at Wintrust Arena.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -10.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors.
Ryan Langborg had 14 points for Northwestern and Brooks Barnhizer chipped in with 11 points. Ryan Langborg had 5 assists for them, while Brooks Barnhizer was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
DePaul got a 12-point performance from Jeremiah Oden, who was supported by 11 points from Chico Carter Jr.. Da'Sean Nelson had 5 assists in a losing cause for DePaul, while K.T. Raimey grabbed 7 rebounds.
Northwestern was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Northwestern had a 32-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Northwestern heads into a battle against Arizona State. DePaul, meanwhile, will have their next action against Villanova.