Thompson keyed a second half run for Northwestern with a number of runners and three-pointers. For the game, he hit 6 of 15 from the field, including four triples. Thompson added three assists and two steals. He'll face Purdue in the Quarterfinals and should enter that game with confidence. Thompson has scored at least 12 points in 10 of the last 11 games and hung 20 on the Boilers in their first matchup.