Northwestern Wildcats dominate Lewis Flyers 71-39 in exhibition opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The Northwestern Wildcats secured a decisive 71-39 victory over the Lewis Flyers in an exhibition game at Welsh-Ryan Arena on October 31. Northwestern's defense was a key factor, holding Lewis to 24.5% shooting and forcing 18 turnovers, while Northwestern's offense outscored Lewis 23-0 on fast breaks. Senior Harter led the Wildcats with 24 points, and junior Carmody added 15 points and eight rebounds. New coach Carla Berube emphasized the need for improvement despite the win. The Wildcats will next face Milwaukee on November 3 in regular-season play.
- •Northwestern leads exhibition game 71-39 against Lewis.
- •Harter scores a game-high 24 points for the Wildcats.
- •Lewis struggles with shooting, finishing at 12-of-49.
- •Northwestern forced 18 turnovers and capitalized with 23 points.
- •The Wildcats next face Milwaukee on November 3.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Berube lays defensive blueprint in 71-39 exhibition win over Lewis
"The Wildcats held Lewis to 24.5% shooting and forced 18 turnovers, but 14 giveaways left Berube with work to do.
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