BOSTON (AP) — John Shurna scored 20 points with nine rebounds and Michael Thompson had 22 points and six assists as Northwestern beat Boston College 85-67 on Saturday to advance to the NIT quarterfinals for the first time.
The Wildcats (20-13) made 15 of 36 from 3-point range and tied a school record for wins that they set last year. They will play the winner of Monday night’s game between Oklahoma State and Washington State winner for the chance to reach the tournament’s final four.
Joe Trapani scored 18 and Josh Southern had 12 for BC (21-13), which ends its first season under coach Steve Donahue.
Northwestern, which has never been in the NCAA tournament, made the NIT for the third straight year and beat Wisconsin-Milwaukee 70-61 in the opening round.
