The Northwestern Wildcats took third place in the Cactus Division.
Brooks Barnhizer had 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists to lead Northwestern to a 66-61 victory over UNLV at the Arizona Tip-Off on Friday night.The Wildcats took third place in the Cactus Division.The Wildcats made 5 of their first 7 shots in the second half, turning a one-point halftime lead into a 42-35 advantage nearly seven minutes into the second half.A 3-pointer by Jailen Bedford had the Rebels within one point with 12 1/2 minutes remaining.
Jalen Leach then hit a 3-pointer and Barnhizer had a jumper to put Northwestern up 56-49 with 3 1/2 minutes to go.Another 3-pointer from Bedford got the Rebels within four points, but Barnhizer answered with a three-point play that put the Wildcats up 61-54 heading to the final minute. A couple of tip-in baskets by Jacob Bannarbie kept UNLV within five points at the final buzzer.Leach had 15 points and Nick Martinelli scored 12 for Northwestern .Dedan Thomas Jr.
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