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Item: Nittany Lions vs Wildcats
Rating: 6.5
Author: shootdarock

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6.5

66 : 76

CBB • Reg. Season03/10/2026

After a close first half Northwestern pulled away in the 2nd behind 24 from Nick Martinelli and 14 and 9 from Jayden Reid the Wildcats did a great job getting out in transition and scoring in this one

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