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EVANSTON, Ill. -- After missing all of last season following shoulder surgery, Vic Law has returned like someone looking to make up for lost time.Law scored a career-high 26 points -- his second straight game establishing a new mark -- to lead Northwestern to an 86-72 victory over Eastern Washington Monday night in a Legends Classic opening-round game.Law, who had 19 points in the season opener, was 7-for-13 from the field.I just thought he played with great confidence, coach Chris Collins said. I really liked how he attacked the basket.Law, a 6-7 redshirt sophomore, was expected to be one of the Wildcats top players this season, though Collins wasnt sure what to expect at the start.I know hes really good, but I was a little apprehensive, the coach said. Its not easy sitting out a year and jumping right back in.Bryant McIntosh had 18 points and Scottie Lindsey and Dererk Pardon each added 12 as Northwestern improved to 2-0.Bogdan Bliznyuk led Eastern Washington (1-1) with 25 points on 10-for-18 shooting. He had 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting in the first half.Jacob Wiley added 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting for the Eagles.Bliznyuk had four points and took only three shots in the season-opening win over Division III Linfield.Northwestern quickly jumped out to a 15-point lead (24-9) less than nine minutes into the game and it appeared a second straight blow out was in order following the 94-63 opening win over Mississippi Valley State.But Eastern fought back and pulled within 42-36 in the final minute of the first half. The Eagles were within six points (53-47) early in the second half, but that was as close as they would get -- although Northwestern never was able to open a comfortable margin.Im really pleased with how we played, Eastern coach Jim Hayford said. I wish we could have played the first 10 minutes like we played the last 30 minutes.We definitely leave here with great respect for Northwestern, and I think we earned some respect from them as well.SHARP SHOOTINGAfter going 1-for-7 from the free-throw line in the opener, Law was 9-for-10 on Monday.I think the first game I missed all the free throws so I could set a new career high tonight, he said jokingly.BIG PICTUREEWU: The Eagles were picked to finish fifth in the Big Sky in a preseason poll of media covering the conference following last season 18-16 finish. If nothing else, this is a scrappy bunch that played physical on both ends and refused to quit after falling behind early on the road against a Power 5 conference team.Northwestern: Although the season is only two games old, Law clearly has emerged as the Wildcats best player. The redshirt sophomore, who missed all of last season following shoulder surgery, has the versatile game and athleticism to be a threat every night.UP NEXTEastern Washington plays at Texas on Thursday in a game thats also a part of the Legends Classic.Following a pair of home wins, Northwestern plays its first road game Wednesday at Butler. Clyde Drexler Blazers Jersey . The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. Terry Porter Jersey . The Barrie Colts defenceman, who impressed many with his play for Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship, is the top-ranked skater in the February rankings. 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Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 241-ball 147 - his 15th ton in Tests - to hand India a 51 run first-innings lead against England in the fourth Test in Mumbai on Saturday.Kohli became the first Indian captain in 35 years to make 500 runs or more in a series. Englands bowlers - and spinners n particular - tested India on the third day as the Wankhede surface aided the spinning ball.Cheteshwar Pujaras departure in the first over of play was a cause for concern given that the hosts were still 254 runs shy of Englands first-innings total of 400. Kohli stepped into the fore and confidently negotiated 241 balls to help India end the day with a 51-run lead.He dominated from the onset and guided Jake Ball to the third man boundary twice in the fourth over after the breakthrough. India hustled from 150 to 200 in just 66 balls - after the wicket had fallen. Kohli and Vijay added a 116-run stand for the second wicket, with the opener scoring his second ton of the series and eighth in all. At lunch, India stood at 247 for 2.The post-lunch session was more fruitful for England as they struck and dismissed Vijay three overs after the brreak.dddddddddddd Indias middle order struggled against the quick turn and steep bounce. The spinners claimed four wickets for 45 runs in the middle session. India, at that point, was 307 for 6 and still 93 runs behind.Kohli found an able partner in Jayant Yadav and the duo added an unbeaten 87-run stand for the eighth wicket to erase the deficit. Kohli clubbed 17 fours in his match-defining innings. He confidently negotiated Englands spin threat by moving back and across to Moeen Ali and scoring freely against Adil Rashids legbreaks. He scored 95 runs against the spinners and only three came from false shots. At stumps, India stood at 451 for 7. Kohli is the second India captain, after Sunil Gavaskar, to score 500 or more runs in a Test series.We had some momentum with us, the way Virat started was fantastic and the way he ended was even more amazing. The pitch has a lot of assistance for the spinners, hopefully our bowlers can get more. Always great to bat with Pujara and Virat, Vijay said. ' ' '