In a not so distant past, the Northwestern Wildcats had won three in a row to start conference play, found themselves in sole possession of first place, and fluff pieces like this one were written, singing the praises of a program that was “back” to its great height of exactly one NCAA appearance in its entire history.
Who: Northwestern Wildcats
Record: 6-7, 3-6 Big Ten
When: Saturday, January 23, 2021
Where: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA
Kenpom Ranking (PSU): 72 (44)
NET Ranking (PSU): 72 (41)
Betting Line: PSU -5.