Northwestern beats Stony Brook 78-65 with strong three-point shooting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Northwestern achieved a 78-65 victory over Stony Brook in a home matchup on November 6, 2026. The Wildcats launched an aggressive offense, shooting 52.2% from the field and making 12 of 23 three-pointers. Jake West led Northwestern with 23 points, while Bryan Ndjonga scored 19 for Stony Brook. After a dominant start, Northwestern maintained its lead despite a brief push from Stony Brook in the second half. The Wildcats will continue their season undefeated, moving to 2-0, while Stony Brook falls to 1-1.
- •Northwestern shot 52.2% from the field and 12-for-23 from three-point range.
- •Jake West scored 23 points, marking his second consecutive career-high game.
- •Northwestern set a record for most three-pointers in a half since 2022.
- •The Wildcats are now 2-0 on the season, while Stony Brook is 1-1.
- •Bryan Ndjonga led Stony Brook with 19 points.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Rapid Reaction: Hot three-point shooting spurs Northwestern to comfortable 78-65 win over Stony Brook
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