Eastern's last matchup with Northwestern could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Saturday. The Comets might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Tigers an easy 66-42 victory. The matchup marked the Comets' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Northwestern's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Colin Cook, who dropped a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds. The game was Cook's third in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Bradyn Wilson, who went 7-for-16 en route to 19 points and six boards.
Eastern now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Northwestern, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Eastern didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 67-50 loss against Southwood on the 23rd. As for Northwestern, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Manchester at 7:30 p.m. on January 2, 2026.
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