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Northwestern Wildcats Set to Host Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Welsh-Ryan Arena

As the Northwestern Wildcats prepare to welcome the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons to Welsh-Ryan Arena, fans can anticipate an engaging matchup. The Wildcats have been showing a strong performance trend in their recent games, which should carry into this upcoming contest.


Dec 20, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Ty Berry (3) shoots the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Hall of Series at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three outings, the Wildcats have displayed a solid defense coupled with an effective offense. Their most recent victory against Chicago State showcased their scoring prowess as they put up 85 points, significantly outpacing their opponents who managed only 54 points. The team's shooting was impressive with a field goal percentage of 43 and an exceptional free throw percentage of 84. Moreover, they demonstrated remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc hitting almost 48 percent of their three-point attempts.


The game prior to that saw Northwestern secure another win over Northern Illinois with a score of 63-46. Their defensive efforts were notable as they limited Northern Illinois to just a 33 percent field goal rate while themselves shooting at approximately 41 percent from the floor.


Against Georgetown, although on enemy territory at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., Northwestern emerged victorious once again with a final scoreline of 75-63. They dominated on rebounds grabbing 48 compared to Georgetown's 31 and converted these opportunities into valuable second-chance points.


Welsh-Ryan Arena has proven to be a fortress for Northwestern where they've been able to capitalize on home-court advantage effectively. With recent performances indicating strong defensive capabilities and efficient scoring runs, particularly in terms of converting turnovers into points and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities, fans can expect the Wildcats to leverage these strengths in their upcoming game.


The match is scheduled for November 19th at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL. Fans looking forward not just to witnessing another potential win but also experiencing the electric atmosphere that home games bring should mark their calendars accordingly. The game will be broadcasted live on B1G+, ensuring supporters won't miss any action if unable to attend in person.

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