Northwestern (20-8, 11-6 Big Ten) hosts Iowa (17-12, 9-9 Big Ten) this afternoon at 4:30 pm at Welsh-Ryan Arena, airing on BTN. The game also serves to honor Northwestern legend and current broadcaster Billy McKinney, who will be recognized at halftime as the first player in the history of Northwestern athletics to have their jersey retired.
After Wisconsin's loss earlier today, the Wildcats are 1.5 games up on the Badgers and Huskers for third place in the Big Ten. Purdue and Illinois have clinched their double byes in first and second. A win today would give NU a two-game lead with two games remaining, with the top four teams in conference getting a double bye in the tournament.
After Wisconsin's loss earlier today, the Wildcats are 1.5 games up on the Badgers and Huskers for third place in the Big Ten. Purdue and Illinois have clinched their double byes in first and second. A win today would give NU a two-game lead with two games remaining, with the top four teams in conference getting a double bye in the tournament.