SB Nation Chicago - Northwestern Earns Key Road Victory Over Iowahttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2012-03-03T16:36:50-06:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26066212012-03-03T16:36:50-06:002012-03-03T16:36:50-06:00Northwestern Vs. Iowa Score Update: Wildcats Secure Key Win
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<p>On the heels of an emotional home loss to Ohio St., the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/northwestern-wildcats">Northwestern Wildcats</a> faced a huge test against Iowa, knowing only a victory would keep alive the hopes of an NCAA Tournament berth. Despite a shaky performance down the stretch, the Wildcats took care of business, pulling off a key 70-66 win in Iowa City.</p>
<p>Although Northwestern didn't shoot the ball well from the field, it did enough to come away with a win. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/99910/drew-crawford">Drew Crawford</a> led the way with a game-high 18 points and a team-high seven rebounds. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124077/jershon-cobb">JerShon Cobb</a> added 13 points on 6/11 shooting. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145863/dave-sobolewski">Dave Sobolewski</a> struggled with his shot all game, but he did hit 7/7 from the free-throw line, including a couple of key free-throws down the stretch to seal the win.</p>
<p>While Iowa shot over 50% from the field as team, the Hawkeyes struggled to take care of the ball, committing 18 turnovers in the loss. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52329/matt-gatens">Matt Gatens</a> continued his excellent play, scoring a team-high 17 points. Aaron White chipped in 14 points, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123707/roy-devyn-marble">Roy Devyn Marble</a> scored 11.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/northwestern-wildcats/2012/3/3/2842671/northwestern-vs-iowa-score-update-wildcats-secure-key-winMax Mandel2012-03-03T08:00:48-06:002012-03-03T08:00:48-06:00Northwestern Vs. Iowa Preview: Wildcats Face Must-Win Vs. Hawkeyes
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<p>Northwestern will play Iowa on Saturday with their NCAA Tournament hopes on the line.</p> <p>As of this exact moment, Northwestern Wildcats basketball just might be the most buzzworthy story in Chicago sports. As you may have heard, Northwestern is the only major conference school to never make the NCAA Tournament, and they find themselves squarely on the bubble this season at 17-12 overall, eighth in the Big 10. Tonight, the Wildcats travel to Iowa for the final regular season game of the season. It is a must-win in any definition of the term.</p>
<p>Iowa (16-14) will not be making the NCAA Tournament, but they have been playing very well lately. The Hawkeyes have won three of their last four games, including wins over No. 18 Indiana and No. 14 Wisconsin. </p>
<p><b>Game date/time: </b>1:30 PM, Saturday, March 3, 2012</p>
<p><b>Location: </b> Iowa City, Iowa</p>
<p><b>TV: </b>Big 10 Network</p>
<p><b>Radio:</b> WGN (720 AM)</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/northwestern-wildcats/2012/3/3/2841010/northwestern-vs-iowa-previewRicky O'Donnell