Northwestern opened its exhibition schedule with a 71-39 win over Lewis, pairing four double-figure scorers with a suffocating defensive effort. Casey Harter led the Wildcats with 24 points, while Camdyn Nelson added 10 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.

By the Numbers
  • Northwestern won, 71-39.
  • Four Wildcats scored at least 10 points.
  • Harter scored 24 points; Lily Carmody added 15.
  • Lewis shot 12-of-49 from the field.
  • Northwestern forced 18 turnovers and scored 23 points off them.
State of Play
  • Northwestern closed the first quarter with a 17-0 run to take a 20-6 lead.
  • Lewis cut the halftime margin to 15, but the Wildcats rebuilt a 20-point lead early in the third quarter and stayed comfortably ahead.
  • Northwestern opens its regular season at home against Milwaukee on Nov. 3.
Bottom Line

Northwestern’s balanced scoring and ability to turn defensive stops into points made for a dominant exhibition debut ahead of its regular-season opener.