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Northwestern football clinches bowl eligibility with win over Rutgers

No. 24 Northwestern secured bowl eligibility for the second consecutive year following a 42-14 victory against Rutgers. The Wildcats established dominance early, recording a 28-point first-half lead. Senior wide receiver Griffin Wilde led the offensive effort with 133 receiving yards and nine receptions, including a 30-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Aidan Chiles.

Running back Caleb Komolafe contributed significantly to the win, rushing for 150 yards on 13 carries. Chiles also added a rushing touchdown, marking his eighth rushing score of the season. The defensive unit was highlighted by senior defensive end Michael Kilbane, who recorded a strip sack.

Rutgers struggled to respond, particularly after losing quarterback Dylan Lonergan to injury early in the contest.

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Aidan Chiles · Antione West · Caleb Komolafe · Griffin Wilde · Indiana University · Jaiden Anderson · Northwestern Wildcats · Purdue Fort Wayne · Purdue University · Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Antione West scored 16 points in the basketball exhibition. www.si.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Purdue women's soccer clinched a spot in the Big Ten Tournament.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Purdue women's soccer has 60 goals on the season.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Jaiden Anderson scored 16 goals in the current soccer season.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Purdue women's soccer defeated Indiana 5-0.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Purdue men's basketball defeated Purdue Fort Wayne 93-62 in an exhibition game. www.si.com