Northwestern Wildcats

Northwestern Wildcats

17-16 - 12th in Big Ten

2025 Schedule

NU
W 90-46
LEH
DAY
L 71-66
NU
NU
W 83-74
UIC
NU
W 67-58
EIU
NU
W 72-69
MTST
NU
W 68-50
PEPP
NU
L 71-69
BUT
NU
W 66-61
UNLV
IOWA
L 80-79
NU
NU
W 70-66
ILL
NU
W 71-60
GT
NU
W 84-64
DEP
NU
W 85-60
NE
PSU
L 84-80
NU
PUR
L 79-61
NU
NU
L 78-68
MSU
NU
W 76-74
MD
MICH
L 80-76
NU
NU
W 79-70
IU
ILL
L 83-74
NU
NU
L 79-72
RUTG
NU
L 75-69
WIS
NU
W 77-75
USC
WASH
L 76-71
NU
ORE
L 81-75
NU
NU
L 68-64
NEB
OSU
W 70-49
NU
MINN
W 75-63
NU
NU
W 68-57
IOWA
NU
L 73-69
UCLA
MD
L 74-61
NU
NU
W 72-64
MINN
NU
L 70-63
WIS
Northwestern, Chris Collins discussing new deal, sources say Northwestern, Chris Collins discussing new deal, sources say

Northwestern and Chris Collins are in deep discussions on a new contract, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel. Collins has been linked to the open Villanova job.

Sources: Northwestern is in deep discussions on a new contract for coach Chris Collins that’s will give him additional years, a raise and provide more resources for the staff and program. A new deal is expected to be formalized in the coming weeks, which would ensure Collins’ 12-year run at the school continues long term. Collins led Northwestern to its first-ever NCAA tournament in 2017 and also two NCAA Tournament in the last three years. He’s the program’s second all-time leader in wins. Sources: Northwestern is in deep discussions on a new contract for coach Chris Collins that’s will give him additional years, a raise and provide more resources for the staff and program. A new deal is expected to be formalized in the coming weeks, which would ensure Collins’ 12-year run at the school continues long term. Collins led Northwestern to its first-ever NCAA tournament in 2017 and also two NCAA Tournament in the last three years. He’s the program’s second all-time leader in wins.

Four teams looking to join list of NCAA tournament debut winners this March Four teams looking to join list of NCAA tournament debut winners this March

Just four teams in the past 30 years have won their men's NCAA tournament debut game in the round of 64.

Bubble Watch 2025: Conference locks for men's March Madness Bubble Watch 2025: Conference locks for men's March Madness

North Carolina and Texas are among several teams that can't be sure what will happen on Selection Sunday.

Nolan Winter and John Tonje lead No. 18 Wisconsin over Northwestern 70-63 Nolan Winter and John Tonje lead No. 18 Wisconsin over Northwestern 70-63

— Nolan Winter and John Tonje each scored 18 points to lead No. 18 Wisconsin to a 70-63 victory over Northwestern in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.

John Tonje throws down big dunk vs. Northwestern Wildcats John Tonje throws down big dunk vs. Northwestern Wildcats

John Tonje throws down big dunk vs. Northwestern Wildcats

Northwestern's Chris Collins rips Big Ten for hotel temperatures Northwestern's Chris Collins rips Big Ten for hotel temperatures

According to Collins, temperatures in the Wildcats' hotel rooms didn't drop below 85 degrees.

Martinelli scores 28 and Northwestern beats Minnesota 72-64 to begin the Big Ten tourney Martinelli scores 28 and Northwestern beats Minnesota 72-64 to begin the Big Ten tourney

— Nick Martinelli scored 28 points to help No. 13 seed Northwestern beat No. 12 seed Minnesota 72-64 on Wednesday to begin the Big Ten Tournament.

Julian Reese scores 19 points to help No. 13 Maryland pull away from Northwestern for a 74-61 win Julian Reese scores 19 points to help No. 13 Maryland pull away from Northwestern for a 74-61 win

— Julian Reese had 19 points and 11 rebounds in his home finale, and No. 13 Maryland pulled away late for a 74-61 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.

Tyler Bilodeau scores 19 points, UCLA holds off dramatic rally by Northwestern for 73-69 victory Tyler Bilodeau scores 19 points, UCLA holds off dramatic rally by Northwestern for 73-69 victory

— Tyler Bilodeau scored 19 points to lead UCLA to a 73-69 victory over Northwestern on Monday night after the Bruins nearly blew a 14-point lead in the final three minutes.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan State 77.7 - 7 30
Maryland 81.1 2.5 9 27
Michigan 78.0 3 10 27
Wisconsin 80.1 3 10 27
UCLA 74.2 5.5 11 23
Purdue 77.3 5.5 12 24
Oregon 76.5 4 10 25
Illinois 83.6 7 13 22
Indiana 74.7 8.5 13 19
Ohio State 78.8 10.5 15 17
Rutgers 77.0 12.5 17 15
Nebraska 75.7 9.5 14 18
Northwestern 72.4 11 16 17
Iowa 82.5 11 16 17
USC 77.2 11.5 17 17
Minnesota 68.1 12.5 17 15
Penn State 79.1 11 15 16
Washington 71.6 14 18 13
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Nick Martinelli

    Nick Martinelli, F

    20.5

  • Assists Per Game

    K.J. Windham

    K.J. Windham, G

    2.0

  • Field Goal Percentage

    Nick Martinelli

    Nick Martinelli, F

    47.1

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Nick Martinelli

    Nick Martinelli, F

    6.2

  • Steals Per Game

    Ty Berry

    Ty Berry, G

    1.3

  • Blocks Per Game

    Matthew Nicholson

    Matthew Nicholson, C

    1.4