# Northwestern defense wins without threes

> Northwestern's defense forces 19 turnovers to beat Boston University 72-55.
- Title: Northwestern defense wins without threes · Yahoo Sports
- Summary: Northwestern's defense forces 19 turnovers to beat Boston University 72-55. Northwestern stays perfect with 3-0 record after defense forces 19 turnovers…
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- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/needs-threes-northwestern-defense-smothers-175757182.html
- Published: 2026-11-10T17:57:57+00:00
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## Northwestern's early defense
Northwestern won its first two games with shooting but found another way to win Monday night.
## Defense dominates BU
Northwestern forced 19 turnovers against Boston University to win 72-55 at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
## Key injuries impact team
Northwestern without Jack Karasinski, Jayden Hodge and Luke McEldon for second straight game.
## Kyrone Alexander's performance
Senior Kyrone Alexander scored 11 points on 2-for-8 shooting with five turnovers.
## First half defense success
Boston University committed 14 turnovers in first half, Northwestern turned them into 16 points.
## Late game defense
Northwestern held Boston University to 9 points in final 2:25 of game after 18-point lead.
## Injury concerns
Northwestern's depth remains unclear with Boston's bench outscoring theirs 33-31 in second half.
## Upcoming challenge
Northwestern faces DePaul in Friday game against a strong Big East team.
## Coach's perspective
Coach Chris Collins says team must prioritize ball in hands of decision-makers like West and Pratt.
## Key takeaway

Northwestern stays perfect with 3-0 record after defense forces 19 turnovers against Boston University.