The ’Cats face their toughest test yet as they take on undefeated Virginia in The Greenbrier Tip-Off. The Cavaliers enter 4-0 under new head coach Ryan Odom, though they have yet to face a Power Five opponent. Still, Virginia has dominated its early slate, winning each game by at least 19 points while averaging 90.8 per game. Seven players are averaging at least 9.5 points, an unusually high-scoring attack for a Virginia team. With their last game coming on November 15, the Cavaliers have had plenty of time to rest and prepare for Northwestern.
The ’Cats have also had a full week to regroup after their nail-biting win over DePaul. Rebounding will be a key focus after struggles in that game. Northwestern has averaged 84.3 points this season, led by Nick Martinelli’s 20.5 per game. Arrinten Page and Jayden Reid have also averaged double figures, scoring 16 and 12 points per game respectively. NU will look to stay unbeaten and extend its hot start. Here’s how to catch the action.
Location: Colonial Hall at The Greenbrier (White Sulphur Springs, WV)
TV/Streaming: CBS Sports Network or in the CBS Sports App
Radio: Varsity Network and Sirius XM Channel 386
Northwestern +4.5, O/U 148.5 (odds via OddsShark)
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