Northwestern (12-2, 1-0) opened up Big Ten play with an 87-77 victory over Penn State in Happy Valley. Northwestern shot the lights out early on, and, aside from a late 14-2 run by the Nittany Lions at the end, dominated the game. Here are player grades from the win:
Scottie Lindsey: A+
31 points, five rebounds, two assists, one block, one steal, one turnover on 9-of-14 FG, 5-of-8 3FG, 8-of-9 FT in 35 minutes
It was a career day for Lindsey, who got going from the opening tip. Lindsey was a threat from deep as per usual and got to the basket with authority.