Nick Martinelli scored 20 points to go with nine rebounds and Jayden Reid added 17 points and eight assists to help host Northwestern to a 76-52 victory against Boston University on Friday in Evanston, Ill.

Northwestern (2-0) capitalized on savvy defense and speed in a game in which it never trailed. The Wildcats scored 18 points off 14 Terriers turnovers while holding a 12-5 advantage in fast-break points and a 40-16 edge in points in the paint.

The Wildcats, who led by as many as 30 points after halftime, shot 51.7% while committing just five turnovers.

Martinelli illustrated the Wildcats' hustle late in the first half, taking Tre Singleton's pass off a Terriers' missed 3-pointer and sprinting in for a fast-break layup through contact. Martinelli hit the free throw to finish off a thr

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