Photos from the DePaul-Northwestern game on Dec. 21, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. The Wildcats won 84-64. Northwestern coach Chris Collins watches as guard Ty Berry saves a ball from going out of bounds in the first half against DePaul on Dec. 21, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli (2) chases after a loose ball in the first half against DePaul on Dec. 21, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli (2) celebrates with Jalen Leach (1) after Martinelli scored on a layup in the first half against DePaul on Dec. 21, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Northwestern center Matthew Nicholson (34) follow through on a dunk in the first half against DePaul on Dec. 21, 2024, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)