Northwestern hasn't had much luck against Norland recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Northwestern Bulls will be taking part in a tournament against the Norland Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Northwestern knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 19 matchups -- so hopefully Norland likes a good challenge.
Northwestern saw some tournament action on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 82-51 victory over Archbishop McCarthy. The Bulls have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 24 points or more this season.
| 01/18/25 vs Archbishop McCarthy | 5 |
| 01/16/25 @ Central | 2 |
| 01/14/25 vs Booker T. Washington | 5 |
| 01/13/25 @ Chaminade-Madonna | 2 |
| 01/11/25 @ Dillard | 2 |
Northwestern's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Calvin Russell Jr. led the charge by going 6 of 11 on his way to 12 points along with six boards and five assists. Russell Jr. is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Zacuras Dawson, who went 8 for 14 en route to 18 points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Norland, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Reagan on Tuesday, sneaking past 46-43.
Norland's win came from a few key players Northwestern will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Marquis Siggers, who posted ten points. Those ten points gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Watson, who had seven points and five rebounds.
Northwestern is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 78.3 points per game. As for Norland, their win bumped their record up to 13-8.
Northwestern came up short against Norland in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 73-62. Will Northwestern have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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