Northwestern picked up a thrilling 67-64 win Saturday against a solid Dayton team. The Wildcats fell apart somewhat in the second half but still did just enough to get a very important win. Here’s how the players did individually.

Nathan Taphorn: A+

12 minutes, 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3PT), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 fouls

In the purest basketball sense of the word, this man is an assassin. Insert him into a Northwestern offense that is screening heavily and moving the ball well, and he is guaranteed to knock down his open looks with mechanical efficiency.