Early Look at Northwestern

The Buckeyes have a chance to win their 3rd straight Big 10 game tomorrow night when they take on Northwestern.

Northwestern is 13-4, 2-3 in Big 10 play. The Wildcats are coming off a huge win over #6 Purdue, the same team OSU defeated earlier in the week.

Sophomore forward John Shurna leads the Wildcats. He averages over 16 points and 7 rebounds a game. Hes 6-8 and can stroke the three ball, and will be a very tough match-up for the Buckeyes. Evan Turner probably matches up best against him. Shurna gets most of his points from the outside and Turner should be able to keep with him and limit his shot opportunities.

On the other side of the court, Northwestern doesn't really have a player that matches up with Turner. Northwestern's biggest guard is freshman Drew Crawford at 6'5. Turner should be able to use his height advantage to get points in the paint.

I see the Buckeyes winning this game, not by a big margin but comfortably. Northwestern is a solid team but the Bucks athleticism will be a little too much to handle for the Wildcats. 75-62 is my prediction.