The Hoosiers' fifth consecutive defeat at the hands of the Wildcats came Wednesday, when Northwestern poured in nine 3-pointers in the second half and shot 63% after halftime to erase an IU lead and win 79-70 at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

The Northwestern Wildcats were fueled by 54 points in the second half to knock off the Indiana Hoosier men's basketball team Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois 79-70.

But in a second half full of runs, Indiana (14-6, 5-4 Big Ten) saw its once-promising Wednesday night end in defeat, falling 79-70 to Northwestern (12-7, 3-5 Big Ten) at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois.

Indiana is on the road for a second straight game as it travels to Evanston, Illinois, to take on Northwestern Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Indiana men’s basketball (14-5, 5-3 Big Ten) will travel to Evanston, Illinois, at 7 p.m. Wednesday to face Northwestern (11-7, 2-5 Big Ten) with hopes of carrying its momentum into Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Northwestern pulled away with a 21-4 run for a 70-56 lead with 3:12 to play. Jalen Leach made three of the Wildcat's five 3s during the stretch.

Ty Berry made seven 3-pointers and finished with 23 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and Northwestern beat Indiana 79-70 on Wednesday night. Northwestern pulled away with a 21-4 run for a 70-56 lead with 3:12 to play.

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Ty Berry made seven 3-pointers and finished with 23 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and Northwestern beat Indiana 79-70.

Ty Berry made seven 3-pointers and finished with 23 points as Northwestern men’s basketball beat Indiana 79-70 in Evanston on Wednesday.