Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Northwestern Wildcats vs Ball State Cardinals

Preview · updated September 26, 2026 · 2025–26 season
Northwestern Wildcats
Wildcats
2-1 L1
— home · — away
16th in Big Ten
Head coach David Braun · 21-20
Ball State Cardinals
Cardinals
1-2 L1
— home · — away
2nd in MAC
Head coach Mike Uremovich · 28-21
Storylines
Stakes16th in Big Ten
Players to watch
NU
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BALL
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Team comparison · per game
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Points / game
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Rebounds / game
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Assists / game
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100.0
Field goal %
75.0
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3-point %
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Steals / game
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Series & head-to-head
Series (ESPN era)no meetings on record
Last meetingSep 27, 2015: NW 24 — BALL 19 (W: NW)

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