- Matchup: Boston Terriers vs Northwestern Wildcats
- Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
- Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL
- Broadcast: BTN
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On Monday, the Northwestern Wildcats (2-0) will host the Boston Terriers (2-0) at the Welsh-Ryan Arena.
The Boston Terriers recently triumphed over Brown with a score of 72-67. In terms of fouls, the Terriers recorded 16, while Brown accumulated 24. Boston hit 10 out of 28 three-point attempts. On free throws, Brown managed to convert only 61.1%, scoring 11 from 18 attempts. Brown secured a total of 27 rebounds (9 offensive, 18 defensive) but couldn’t manage any blocks. They tallied 20 assists and made 9 steals. Boston’s defense allowed a shooting percentage of 39.0% from the field, permitting 23 of 59 shots. The Terriers recorded 11 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and achieved 5 steals. Overall, they garnered 33 rebounds, with 10 on the offensive side, and converted 22 of 33 free throw attempts, translating to 66.7%. The team’s field goal percentage was 47.8% (22 of 46), including 6 out of 18 from beyond the arc.
Kyrone Alexander had a standout performance, scoring 29 points on 10 of 13 shooting, playing 35 minutes, and grabbing 8 rebounds while finishing with a shooting percentage of 76.9% and contributing 1 assist.
For the season, Boston holds a 2-0 record, averaging 82.5 points per game (ranked 158th in Division 1) with a field goal percentage of 51.4%. The team is shooting 32.4% from three-point range (12 of 37) and 71.4% from the free throw line. They are capturing 36.0 rebounds per game and have accumulated 21 assists so far this season, ranking 230th in Division 1. On average, they commit 12.5 turnovers and 18.0 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Terriers force 13.0 turnovers per game and draw 23.0 fouls, allowing 31.4% shooting on three-point attempts. They rank 232nd in points allowed per game (76.0) and give up a shooting percentage of 45.8% (54 of 118). The team surrenders 29.5 rebounds per game and ranks 297th in assists allowed, yielding a total of 30 this season.
The Northwestern Wildcats secured a victory in their latest game, besting Stony Brook 78-65. They amassed 23 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds, totaling 31 in the match. The Wildcats turned the ball over 9 times while making 3 steals. Stony Brook committed 17 personal fouls, leading to 19 free throw attempts for Northwestern, who converted 16, achieving 84.2%. From beyond the arc, the Wildcats made 12 of 23 attempts (52.2%). Finishing the game, they shot 25 for 52 from the field, yielding a shooting percentage of 48.1%. Defensively, Northwestern allowed Stony Brook to hit 20 of 51 field goal attempts (39.2%), forcing them to shoot 24.1% from three-point range with 7 of 29, and permitting 18 of 25 from the free throw line (72.0%). Northwestern allowed Stony Brook a total of 26 rebounds (10 offensive).
Jake West was pivotal for the Wildcats during this game, shooting 8 of 16 (50.0%) and contributing 3 rebounds. He scored 23 points in his 38 minutes on the court and provided 6 assists.
Northwestern also maintains a perfect 2-0 record this season. They average 17.0 personal fouls per game and hit 72.7% from the free throw line. The team is assisting on average 18.0 times per game (ranked 101st in college) while managing 9.5 turnovers per game. Northwestern has scored a total of 164 points this season and is grabbing 35.0 rebounds per game. Their offensive efficiency stands at a field goal percentage of 51.9%, ranking 65th in Division 1.
Defensively, Northwestern limits opponents to 25.5% shooting from three (12 of 47) and allows a free throw percentage of 77.5%. They yield an average of 10.5 assists and 25.0 rebounds per game, ranking 108th and 23rd in college basketball. The Wildcats give up an average of 62.5 points per game, ranking them 104th in the nation, and force 10.5 turnovers per game while allowing opponents to shoot 39.8% from the field (153rd in Division 1).
Who will take home the win in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Boston
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