Northwestern is going to survive 67-58 but Panthers did give a blueprint for how to beat them. EIU made an effort to shut down them inside and force them to hit 3s. Neither team ended up shooting the 3 well tonight. Leach is probably going to be NW's Boo Buie this season though I'd argue that Buie is a much better closer in clutch situations.
Tonight's game is first of 3 straight Panthers will play in the greater Chicago area. They'll be at DePaul Tuesday night and then play at Valpo a week from Sunday.