Northwestern's comeback attempt came up short as the Wildcats dropped a decision to in-state rival UIC on Monday night. After a sluggish start that put them in an early hole, Northwestern mounted a furious late surge but could not complete the turnaround.
The loss marks a disappointing result for the Wildcats, who will look to regroup ahead of their next contest. UIC secured the victory in the Chicago-area matchup, capitalizing on Northwestern's slow opening minutes.
