Howard Bison @ Northwestern Wildcats
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
HOW | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 31 | 49 | 80 |
Martinelli scores 32 as Northwestern knocks off Howard 80-60
EVANSTON, Ill. -- — Nick Martinelli's 32 points led Northwestern over Howard 80-60 on Tuesday.
Martinelli added six rebounds for the Wildcats (8-5, 0-2 Big Ten Conference). Tre Singleton scored 17 points and added eight rebounds and five assists. Justin Mullins finished 4 of 5 from 3-point range to finish with 12 points.
Travelle Bryson led the way for the Bison (9-6) with 19 points and six rebounds. Ose Okokie added 13 points for Howard. The Bison broke a five-game winning streak with the loss.
Northwestern took the lead with 10:44 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Martinelli scored 21 points in the second half to lead the way as Northwestern went on to secure a victory, outscoring Howard by 17 points in the second half.
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Game Information
Evanston, IL
Referee:D.J. Carstensen
Referee:Paul Szelc
Referee:Nate Harris
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 7-3 | - | 17-10 |
| North Carolina Central | 6-3 | 0.5 | 10-14 |
| Morgan State | 6-3 | 0.5 | 10-14 |
| Norfolk State | 6-4 | 1 | 13-14 |
| South Carolina State | 4-4 | 2 | 6-18 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 4-6 | 3 | 8-19 |
| Coppin State | 4-6 | 3 | 6-21 |
| Delaware State | 1-9 | 6 | 6-19 |
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 15-1 | - | 25-1 |
| Illinois | 12-3 | 2.5 | 21-5 |
| Nebraska | 11-4 | 3.5 | 22-4 |
| Purdue | 11-4 | 3.5 | 21-5 |
| Michigan State | 11-4 | 3.5 | 21-5 |
| Wisconsin | 10-5 | 4.5 | 18-8 |
| Iowa | 9-6 | 5.5 | 19-7 |
| Ohio State | 9-6 | 5.5 | 17-9 |
| UCLA | 9-6 | 5.5 | 17-9 |
| Indiana | 8-7 | 6.5 | 17-9 |
| USC | 7-7 | 7 | 18-7 |
| Washington | 5-10 | 9.5 | 13-13 |
| Minnesota | 5-10 | 9.5 | 12-14 |
| Rutgers | 3-11 | 11 | 10-15 |
| Maryland | 3-11 | 11 | 10-15 |
| Penn State | 2-13 | 12.5 | 11-15 |
| Northwestern | 2-13 | 12.5 | 10-16 |
| Oregon | 2-13 | 12.5 | 9-17 |
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