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. 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LOUIS -- St. The morning after the night before for Marcus Willis saw him postponing the chance to cash in on his new-found fame and taking the London Underground to Wimbledon.The world No.772, who thought about quitting as a player earlier this year, doesnt have an agent or manager and isnt interested in getting one -- yet.The global attention he attracted on Monday after securing a place in round 2 and a meeting with Roger Federer may be short-lived but Willis proved twice over, he is an everyday guy.I havent [signed any sponsorship agreements], no, he said. I havent got anyone looking after that for me. Im going to wait until after this tournament is done and sort it out from there.My main focus is to play the match in front of me and to get my body and preparation spot on for Wednesday.A trip on the Tube on Tuesday to work, rather than the Wimbledon courtesy car Willis could have asked for, might not have quite fitted that bill but it sounded like he enjoyed it nonetheless.A couple of people came up to me and took some pictures. I was on the front page of a couple of newspapers. People were pointing at that, and they recognised me, said Willis, who will play seven-time Wimbledon champion Federer on Centre Court on Wednesday.Everyone was very lovely, and taking photos. It was all nice. Its been cool. Ive had lots of messages from the public. The public have been amazing. I havent had a chance to reply to them all. But thank you to everyone, it really means a lot to me.Andy Murray was among those who have congratulated Willis, with the qualifier disclosing that the former Wimbledon champion had left him a voicemail message.Everyone has been really supportive. Andy left me a voicemail. People have been sending lovely tweets. The support has been great, he said.Perhaps the most supportive off all has been his mother, Cathy, who, having watched her sons victory on Court 17, believes his achievement?shows other players that anything is possible.ddddddddddddI always told him, I think you can do it and now hes a bit older hes got the break he needed -- hes like the Jamie Vardy of tennis isnt he? He certainly likes a party, she told the Press Association.I would totally have understood if he had wanted to do something else, if hed been a dustman I would have been proud of him.I just hope he can inspire other people to keep fighting and keep dreaming the dream because hes shown it can happen.At a difficult time for Britain on several fronts -- the fallout from the Brexit referendum vote and European Championship exit by the England football team at the hands of Iceland on Monday evening dominated Tuesdays news agenda -- Willis was glad to be able to spread a little happiness.Its great. Im just doing my job and if I make people happy, thats fantastic, he said.Remarkably, Willis had no trouble sleeping after his victory over Lithuanias Ricardas Berankis. It was very easy to sleep last night. I was absolutely conked out by the time I got into bed. This is very different for me. Im enjoying every minute, but its very intense, he disclosed.It feels real. Im getting used to it. I will get used to it. Its still amazing and Im enjoying every minute of it. But Im here to play tennis.Federer has described Willis tale as very cool and one of the best stories in tennis for years. The Swiss has also spoken of his excitement at playing Willis. Thats weird that Federer has been saying that, but very cool, too, said Willis. Im excited to be playing him, too. ' ' '