If you thought last week’s 43-42 battle would be any indication of the Wildcats’ defensive dominance this season, you were utterly bewildered by Monday night’s performance.
After a disappointing one-point loss to No. 15 Auburn in Cancún, Northwestern (5-2, 0-0 B1G) looked to get back on track against Pittsburgh (5-3, 0-0 ACC), but was humiliated instead, as the ‘Cats fell to the Panthers 87-58 at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
It was an all-around offensive effort for Pittsburgh, who finished with five scorers in double-digits. Leading the way was Blake Hinson, who posted a dominant 22-point, eight-rebound and five-assist game.