Following the football team's game at Soldier Field against Illinois, the Northwestern men's basketball team will host New Orleans at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 7 p.m. The Privateers are 2-2 on the young season with an 18- and 20-point loss to Bowling Green and Duquesne, respectively. But, New Orleans has won two-straight: a 94-57 win over Pensacola Christian College and a 64-51 win against Bradley. Also, head coach Mark Slessinger and his team have been in the Chicago-area this week, dining at some fine institutions, including Chicago's own Portillos:
The Wildcats come into the game having posted a pretty good showing in Kansas City.