After cruising past New Orleans just three days ago, Northwestern seemed primed for another easy win over Chicago State. The Wildcats played poorly in the first half but still took a 9-point lead into the locker room, in position to still potentially cover the -27.5 spread. That would not be the case as the 3-6 Cougars sparked a 15-2 run in the second, taking a 52-50 lead with just over 8 minutes remaining. A Bryant McIntosh jumper put Northwestern back ahead with 6 minutes to go, and the Wildcats narrowly held on to a 68-64 victory.
Bryant McIntosh: C+
37 minutes, 14 points, 4-14 FG, 2-8 3PT, 7 assists, 2 rebounds
McIntosh, like the majority of this Northwestern team, fell in love with the three-pointer on Wednesday.