EVANSTON, Ill. — Nick Martinelli scored 20 points, and Jayden Reid added another 17 as Northwestern secured a convincing 76-52 victory over Boston University on Friday night.

Martinelli also led the Wildcats (2-0) with nine rebounds, shooting an efficient 7-for-12 from the field. Notably, Martinelli has scored 15 or more points in 20 consecutive games, marking the longest streak among players in the Power 4 conferences.

Reid, who transferred to Northwestern from the University of South Florida, led the team with eight assists, showcasing his playmaking skills.

Northwestern pulled away with an impressive 11-0 run in the middle of the first half, jumping ahead 19-4 with just over 10 minutes remaining. The Terriers (1-1) finally ended the drought with a three-pointer from Michael McNair.

McNair led Boston University with a double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. However, Boston’s turnovers proved costly throughout the game, committing 14 giveaways that resulted in 18 points for the Wildcats.

With this win, Northwestern remains undefeated early in the season and continues to build momentum heading forward.
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