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We now know know the make-up of Darren Clarkes Ryder Cup squad that will take on the U.S. at Hazeltine after he named his three wildcard picks at Wentworth on Tuesday. But who are the 12 players bidding to seal a fourth successive win for Europe?We give you the lowdown on the nine players who secured their places automatically, and those who required a captains pick.The qualifiers...Henrik StensonWorld ranking: 4 Season in a sentence: Has usurped Rory McIlroy as Europes highest ranked player thanks to a year in which he has secured his first major triumph and finished second at the Olympics.Rory McIlroyWorld ranking: 5 Season in a sentence: Still Europes biggest name heading to Hazeltine -- if not its highest ranked -- McIlroy has struggled to find his form in 2016 with the Irish Open his only win on either the PGA or European Tour this year.Justin RoseWorld ranking: 10 Season in a sentence: Will arrive at Hazeltine fresh from his gold medal-winning exploits in Rio and keen to continue a fine run in recent Ryder Cups that has seen him win on each of his last two appearances.Danny WillettWorld ranking: 11 Season in a sentence: Started the season like a steam train, winning the Dubai Desert Classic before his breakthrough triumph at the Masters, but has failed to live with newfound expectations.Sergio GarciaWorld ranking: 12 Season in a sentence: Has hit some form since a third-place at the Open de Espana, still looking for his first win.Rafael Cabrera-BelloWorld ranking: 27 Season in a sentence: The Spaniard has climbed the world rankings on the back of five top-five finishes in 2016, including at the Olympics.Chris WoodWorld ranking: 28 Season in a sentence: Booked his place in his debut Ryder Cup by winning the BMW PGA Championship, and has enjoyed a steady season.Andy SullivanWorld ranking: 42 Season in a sentence: A familiar face in the top 25 this season, Sullivan will keen to take some encouraging major outings into the Ryder Cup.Matthew FitzpatrickWorld ranking: 48 Season in a sentence: An impressive showing at the Masters, where he finished tied-seventh, was the springboard for his Nordea Masters triumph.The wildcards...Lee WestwoodWorld ranking: 46 Why he was picked:?He has won more Ryder Cups than any other European, with seven, and following nine appearances in total will provide some much-needed experience. The Englishman is also just two Ryder Cup points away from equaling Sir Nick Faldos record.Martin KaymerWorld ranking: 50 Why he was picked:?The two-time major winner has finished on the winning team in all of his three appearances to date -- including sinking the winning put Medinah in 2012 -- and has hit a run of form since April.Thomas PietersWorld ranking: 41 Why he was picked:?At the Made in Denmark tournament, Clarke stood with Pieters on the first tee and said Show me what you can do. He shot an opening-round 62 and finished with three straight birdies to win his third European Tour title in the past 12 months and just edge out Russell Knox for the final wildcard spot. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . Bryzgalov stopped 25 shots on Saturday in the Oklahoma City Barons 4-1 victory over the Abbotsford Heat. The Oilers signed Bryzgalov to a one-year $2 million contract last Friday after shedding payroll by dealing defenceman Ladislav Smid to the Flames. Wholesale NFL Jerseys China . 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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 (553-47) early in the second half, but that was as close as they would get -- although Northwestern never was able to open a comfortable margin.ddddddddddddBIG 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 cleared as 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 Thursday at Butler. ' ' '