Taphorn scores 18 to lead Northwestern over New Orleans
EVANSTON, Ill. — Nathan Taphorn scored 18 points and Scottie Lindsey added 16 as Northwestern routed New Orleans 83-49 on Sunday night.
Gavin Skelly had 14 and Vic Law 11 for the Wildcats (7-2), who led by as much as 41 and have won four straight.
Erik Thomas had 17 points and 10 rebounds and Travin Thibodeaux added 10 points for New Orleans (4-4), whose three-game winning streak was snapped.
Northwestern shot 44 percent from the field to the Privateers’ 37 percent, including 3 for 12 from beyond the arc.