New team, same patterns. Size and scoring remain NU’s kryptonite
A stark reality for Northwestern fans to relive for the second straight season.
Evanston, Illinois - Northwestern found itself on the wrong end of a 20-point loss to DePaul on November 9, 2026, at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Head coach Chris Collins acknowledged the team's struggles in the postgame press conference, attributing them to the opposition's size, defense, and rebounding. DePaul's seven-footers, Fabian Flores and Magoon Gwath, dominated the boards, controlling 14 rebounds and four blocks.
NU's offensive production faltered, and the Blue Demons took advantage of their opponents' weak shooting around the basket. Coach Collins admitted that the team was shorthanded front line and needed to improve their rebounding and offensive execution. Despite the loss, Collins emphasized the need for recovery and improvement, reminding fans not to compare this team to last year's roster.
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