Northwestern’s 2021-22 season began in earnest Thursday with an exhibition against Division II Lindenwood, the Wildcats’ final tune-up before opening against Eastern Illinois on November 9. NU steamrolled the Lions, overcoming a sloppy shooting start and forcing Lindenwood into 22 turnovers. The Cats won 85-40, led by 17 points, five rebounds and two assists from.
Northwestern coach Chris Collins welcomes back six of his top seven scorers and anticipates approaching the heights of the Wildcats 2017 NCAA Tournament team.