Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor, November 18, 2015
Big Ten fans were treated to three exciting men's basketball games on Wednesday night.
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Purdue kicked off the action with an impressive 96-61 win over Incarnate Word, while Northwestern followed with a 79-72 victory over Fairfield.
The inaugural Gavitt Tipoff Games continued Wednesday as Illinois lost a close one to Providence, 60-59.
Here is a look at the top highlights from Wednesday's Big Ten hoops action.
Northwestern's Joey van Zegeren throws down a huge put-back slam
Throw it down big man! @NUMensBBall big man Joey van Zegeren throws down a thunderous dunk! https://t.co/5m3XOT6fEC
— Northwestern On BTN (@NUOnBTN) November 19, 2015
Purdue forward Vince Edwards takes it strong to the rack for the dunk
Throw it down, Vince! @BoilerBall sophomore Vince Edwards throws down a big two-handed breakaway slam! https://t.co/haRsVXEdkp
— Purdue On BTN (@PurdueOnBTN) November 19, 2015
Northwestern guard Bryant McIntosh makes an acrobatic layup
It might be the Bryant McIntosh show for @NUMensBball with his latest bucket against Fairfield. https://t.co/wl4kXk1dqb
— Northwestern On BTN (@NUOnBTN) November 19, 2015