No. 4 Purdue beats Northwestern, which has now lost 6 of 7 and has never won a road game against a top 5 opponent

The Wildcats were led by Boo Buie with 17 points. Pete Nance and Robbie Beran each scored nine for Northwestern (9-8, 2-6), which has lost six of seven and has never won a road game against a top-five opponent.