EVANSTON, Ill. (Interstat) — Northwestern outscored Howard by 17 points after halftime to secure an 80-60 men’s basketball victory Tuesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

The Wildcats, who led 31-28 at intermission, broke the game open with a 49-point second half. The Bison could not keep pace, falling on the road despite a competitive first half.

The win improves Northwestern’s record to 8-5. Howard drops to 9-6 with the nonconference loss. An announced crowd of 4,992 attended the game.