Northwestern (14-4, 3-2 Big Ten) overcame a brutal start on both ends, dominating the second half en route to a 69-60 win over Rutgers (11-7, 0-5 Big Ten). Vic Law (23 points, 8 rebounds and Scottie Lindsey (14 points, 7 rebounds led the way for the second straight game.
The Wildcats missed their first five shots, falling into a quick 7-0 hole. To make matters worse, Vic Law, whose 18-footer finally put the visitors on the board, picked up his second foul at the 15:40 mark. The Wildcats wouldn’t hit their second field goal until 12:28 left, when Gavin Skelly knocked down a three from the top of the key.