It wasn’t pretty, but Northwestern got the job done in a critical crosstown non-conference matchup.
Scottie Lindsey’s 7 threes and 25 points saved Northwestern (8-4) in its first-ever trip to face DePaul (6-5) in the Blue Demons’ new Wintrust Arena, including a stunning deep three-pointer to put Northwestern up five late. With Vic Law departing early in the second half due to an injury, Lindsey’s incredible performance canceled out 33 points from DePaul’s Max Strus and earned Northwestern a critical road win.
The Wildcats did not start as sharply as they did against Chicago State and Valparaiso.