Northwestern Wildcats Face Auburn Tigers at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya

As the Northwestern Wildcats prepare to take on the Auburn Tigers at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, fans can anticipate a competitive clash in an international setting. The Wildcats have shown a promising trend in their recent performances, which should give them confidence heading into this game.

In their last outing against the Flames, Northwestern demonstrated a solid defense with 13 steals and 4 blocks, contributing to their victory. Their offense was also effective; they shot 43 percent from the field and an impressive 76 percent from the free-throw line. The team's ability to convert turnovers into points was notable as they scored 21 points off turnovers.

The previous game against Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons saw similar trends with the Wildcats securing another win. They maintained a strong defensive presence with 10 steals and improved their assists turnover ratio to an even one. Their three-point shooting was consistent at around 33 percent, which could be pivotal in stretching Auburn's defense.

Against Georgetown Hoyas, Northwestern showcased depth in scoring options by putting up 75 points and hitting an outstanding 42 percent from beyond the arc. Their rebounding effort was dominant as well; they outrebounded Georgetown by a significant margin with particularly aggressive offensive rebounding that led to second-chance opportunities.

The venue itself may play a role as both teams will be playing away from home comforts in Cancun, Mexico. This neutral site could level the playing field somewhat but expect Northwestern's recent form to give them an edge as they look for another win on foreign soil.

Fans eager to support or watch how this matchup unfolds can tune into CBS Sports Network on November 24th at 1:30 AM UTC (November 23rd local time).