Martinelli scores 34, Singleton has a double-double as Northwestern downs Penn State 94-73

Posted January 29, 2026 9:13 pm

Associated Press

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli (2) drives to the basket against Penn State guard Kayden Mingo (4), forward Josh Reed (10) and guard Eli Rice (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Nick Martinelli scored 34 points and Tre Singleton notched a massive double-double as Northwestern beat Penn State 94-73 on Thursday night.

It's the fourth time this season Martinelli has scored 32 points or more. He entered Thursday as the fourth-leading scorer in Division I at 23.4 points per game and has scored in double figures in all but one game this season. He was 13 of 19 from the field with four made 3-pointers.

Singleton racked up 17 points, 18 rebounds, four assists and two blocks for the Wildcats (10-11, 2-8 Big Ten). It was the freshman's first double-double. Angelo Ciaravino added 20 points off the bench and Jake West had 13 assists.

The Wildcats led 45-40 at the half but stretched that lead with an 11-2 run early in the second half, featuring five points from Martinelli and a pair of baskets from Ciaravino. The Nittany Lions drew back with an 8-0 run, before allowing a 9-0 run from Martinelli and Singleton to fall into a 17-point hole.

Freshman Kayden Mingo led the Nittany Lions (9-12, 0-10) with 15 points, as the Big Ten's youngest team remains winless in the conference. Ivan Juric added 14 points and six rebounds, while Josh Reed and Freddie Dilione V each scored 11 points.

Northwestern shot 60% from the field (38 of 63) and 55% behind the arc (12 of 22) compared to 49% and 33% for the Nittany Lions, respectively.

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Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli, second from left, drives to the basket past Penn State forward Mason Blackwood, second from right, and forward Josh Reed (10) as Penn State guard Melih Tunca, left, watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Angelo Ciaravino dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)