Jan. 31, 2006
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Feb. 1, 2006
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Northwestern (10-8, 3-4 Big Ten)
at No. 22 Indiana (12-5, 4-3 Big Ten)
Assembly Hall (17,456)-Bloomington, Ind.
The Broadcasts
Radio: WGN 720 AM
(Dave Eanet, play-by-play; Bob Hildebrand analyst)
Television: ESPN+ Local (WWME in Chicago) & ESPNU
(Mike Gleason, play-by-play; Shon Morris, expert analyst)
The Game
In the wake of a thrilling 78-76 overtime win at Purdue last week, Northwestern now seeks to ride that momentum into Bloomington, Ind. when the 'Cats battle No. 22 Indiana at 7 p.m. Wednesday night at Assembly Hall.
Northwestern is led by seniors Vedran Vukusic and Mohamed Hachad, both of whom are coming off season best efforts in the overtime win at Purdue. Vukusic, the Big Ten's leading scorer with 20.5 ppg, tallied a season-best 29 points on a career-high 12 field goals, including four three-pointers while Hachad also recorded a season-high with 20 points and hit a career-best four from behind the arc. Vukusic took over in the overtime period, scoring eight of NU's 12 points.
Northwestern has won two of three and three of the last five against Indiana, but are still searching for its first win at Assembly Hall.
Indiana is coming off two straight road defeats at Iowa (1/24) and Minnesota on Sunday. They are led by Marco Killingsworth who is third in the Big Ten with 19.2 ppg.
A Northwestern Win Would ...
Did You Know?
As of Monday, Jan. 30, Northwestern and Ohio State are the only two Big Ten teams with two conference road victories so far this season.
About Indiana
Indiana is coming off two straight road defeats at Iowa (1/24) and Minnesota on Sunday. They are led by Marco Killingsworth who is third in the Big Ten with 19.2 ppg. The Hoosiers are third in the league in scoring offense with 74.5 ppg and are first and second in 3-point field goal (.442) and field percentage (.495), respectively.
The Series
Wednesday is the 147th meeting in the all-time series. Indiana leads 104-42, but the 'Cats have won two of three and three of the last five. Northwestern has never won at Indiana's Assembly Hall and have not won in Bloomington since the 1968 season.
Davis in Sixth Season at Indiana
Now in his sixth season at Indiana, Mike Davis has enjoyed considerable success at the helm of the Hoosier program. Davis owns a 108-72 (.600) career record and a 50-37 (.575) mark in Big Ten play heading into Wednesday's game. Davis is the first coach in Indiana history to begin his tenure with three straight 20-plus win seasons and three straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including the 2002 Final Four.
Join Us For 'Cat Chats
Join Coach Carmody and ESPN Regional Studio Host/Northwestern Alum Shon Morris at the Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe in downtown Evanston as they answer your questions and talk Wildcat basketball. Free appetizers will be served, $2 Goose Island drafts will be available, and all fans are welcome. Bring your questions for Coach and join us at the Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe. The next 'Cat Chat is Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Fan Advisory: Plan To Arrive Early on Saturday for LaSalle Bank Night
In an effort to better serve our fans, the Northwestern Athletic Department opens Welsh-Ryan Arena 90 minutes prior to all men's basketball home games. This Saturday's game against Michigan State is presented by LaSalle Bank and will tip off at 6:00pm. Doors open at 4:30pm. This game is SOLD OUT.
The first 1,000 Northwestern students at the game will receive a rally towel compliments of LaSalle Bank. LaSalle representatives will also be on hand in the lobby of Welsh-Ryan arena offering a great Northwestern premium gift to any one registering for a qualifying LaSalle Bank account. And, as always at Northwestern home games, one lucky fan will have an opportunity to win great prizes by playing LaSalle Bank Shots at halftime.
Additionally, be sure to stop by the LaSalle Bank/Salvation Army "If It's Warm, We Want It" Warm Clothing Drive display outside of Welsh-Ryan Arena prior to the game.
Traffic around Welsh-Ryan Arena is expected to be heavier than normal due to the expected crowd.
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