Northwestern hangs on for 67-64 win over Dayton
CHICAGO — After building a big lead in the first half, Northwestern suddenly found itself running out of gas in a tight game down the stretch Saturday night.
Coach Chris Collins turned toward the game clock for help or inspiration — or both.
“Every dead ball, I saw guys on their knees,” Collins said. “I kept telling them, ‘Eight minutes! Six minutes! Four minutes! Two minutes!”
Sanjay Lumpkin had 14 points and 14 rebounds, Bryant McIntosh had 13 points, and the Wildcats survived a dismal final 10 minutes for a 67-64 victory over Dayton.