It was a fourth consecutive close loss for Northwestern, punctuated by the emotions of Senior Night. Three members of Chris Collins’ first recruiting class played their final home game in a Wildcat uniform. Here are three takeaways from a sentimental night at Allstate Arena.
Had Northwestern been able to pull out the win Thursday night, it would have been hard to imagine a better home finale for the senior class given the circumstances. Lindsey and McIntosh both put on vintage offensive performances, willing Northwestern’s offense to the precipice of victory.