Northwestern Wildcats Set to Clash with Purdue Boilermakers at Welsh-Ryan Arena

As the Northwestern Wildcats prepare to host the Purdue Boilermakers at Welsh-Ryan Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their impressive performance. The Wildcats have shown a strong trend in their recent games, indicating that they are a force to be reckoned with on their home court.

In their last game against Temple Owls, the Wildcats secured a close victory with 72 points against the Owls' 68. Their shooting was efficient from both inside and outside the arc, hitting 55 percent of field goals and an impressive 44 percent from three-point range. Their ability to convert free throws at a rate of 78 percent also played a crucial role in this tight contest.

However, it was not just about scoring; defensively, they managed six blocks and four steals while maintaining discipline by committing only fifteen personal fouils. The assist-to-turnover ratio stood at 1.27 – showing room for improvement in ball handling as they had an equal number of assists (19) and turnovers (15).

The previous home game showcased even more dominance by the Wildcats as they overpowered Bradley Braves with an emphatic scoreline of 86-66. Their offensive prowess was on full display with higher efficiency: converting 61 percent from two-point range and maintaining solid free throw accuracy at 83 percent. They also demonstrated better control over the ball with fewer turnovers (7) compared to assists (25), resulting in an excellent assist-to-turnover ratio of 3.57.

However, there is cause for concern when looking back two games prior when facing DePaul Blue Demons away from home where they lost by a significant margin: scoring only 65 points to DePaul's commanding total of 90 points. Turnovers were particularly problematic in this matchup as they gave up possession twenty-four times which translated into many points off turnovers for DePaul.

As we approach this exciting matchup scheduled for February fifteenth at one o'clock AM UTC time zone fans can expect Northwestern Wildcats' high-scoring offense but will hope for improvements on ball security seen against DePaul Blue Demons. Fans can catch all the action live from Welsh-Ryan Arena located in Evanston, Illinois – promising another thrilling encounter between these competitive teams.