Overview
- Nick Martinelli scored 28 points, including 21 after halftime, to lead the Wildcats’ comeback in Bloomington.
- Freshman Jake West finished with 16 points and hit four clutch free throws in the final 15 seconds to secure the result.
- Northwestern owned the glass 34-23, turning a physical advantage into extra possessions that swung the game.
- Indiana led 42-33 at the break but shot 30.8% in the second half, missed 11 straight field goals and squandered a 13-point first-half lead.
- Tucker DeVries’ potential game-tying 3-pointer drew a late non-call that he said an official “couldn’t see,” while pool reporters were told judgment calls would not be addressed.