Big Ten tournament: Northwestern can't handle Purdue in 81-68 third-round loss
By Steve Greenberg
Published on March 13, 2026.
Northwestern University lost 81-68 to Purdue in the third round of the Big Ten men's basketball tournament. The team had only won 15 of their 34 games, matching their No. 15 seed. Despite a strong performance from senior Nick Martinelli, the loss was not without recognition. Coach Chris Collins expressed disappointment at the team's performance.
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