BASKETBALL Takeaways: NU suffers first Big Ten home loss to Iowa

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It was an emotional night at Welsh-Ryan Arena as Northwestern honored legendary player and broadcaster Billy McKinney with the first retired jersey in the history of the school, in any program. Unfortunately, Iowa spoiled the festivities by handing the Wildcats their first home loss of the season in Big Ten play.

Here are @mshelton33's takeaways:

WildcatReport - Northwestern suffers first Big Ten home loss to Iowa

Northwestern falls to Iowa 87-80 as center Matt Nicholson is the latest Wildcat to leave with an injury.

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