Morning Box Score

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Nov 14, 2009 4:30PM

'Hawks Hold Off Leafs
Playing their third game in five days, the Blackhawks extended their win streak to, well, all three games as they up-ended the Maple Leafs 3-2 last night. Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith both netted goals in the first period to give the 'Hawks in early 2-0 lead. The lead was extended to 3-0 early in the second when Troy Brouwer tipped in a power play goal. It was the Phil Kessel show from the on as he scored for Toronto late in the second period and again early in the third to cut the lead to 3-2. Cristobal Huet held firm, allowing the lone third period goal on 11 shots from Toronto (Huet had 29 saves overall) to help the 'Hawks notch the win. The 'Hawks have now won sixth straight at home, dating back to October, but have only one game left, tomorrow night against San Jose (6 pm, WGN) before they head out on the Circus Trip.

College Basketball

• #23 Illinois had little trouble dispatching SIU-Edwardsville by a 96-69 final, led by Brandon Paul's 22-4-4.
• Jeremy Nash scored 20 points to help Northwestern win the battle of the "Norths," upending Northern Illinois 77-55.
• Loyola didn't have much of a chance as five Kansas State players scored in double-figures to cruise past the Ramblers 92-54.