Minnesota forward Andre Ingram, right, shoots against Northwestern forward Jared Swopshire during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe (32) and Northwestern center Alex Olah (22) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota guard Julian Welch (00) drives to the basket against Northwestern guard Dave Sobolewski (3) and center Alex Olah (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota forward Andre Ingram (30) and guard Julian Welch (00) battle for a rebound with Northwestern center Alex Olah (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota forward Maurice Walker, left, looks to the basket as Northwestern forward Mike Turner defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe, right, blocks a shot by Northwestern center Alex Olah during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Reggie Hearn, left, looks to pass as Minnesota guard Austin Hollins guards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern forward Jared Swopshire, right, drives to the basket as Minnesota guard Austin Hollins defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. Northwestern won 55-48. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota guard Maverick Ahanmisi (13), guard Andre Hollins (1), and forward Trevor Mbakwe walk on the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. Northwestern won 55-48. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota guard Andre Hollins (1) looks to pass as Northwestern forward Jared Swopshire defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. Northwestern won 55-48. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern head coach Bill Carmody reacts as he watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. Northwestern won 55-48. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Minnesota forward Rodney Williams Jr., (33) blocks a shot by Northwestern guard Reggie Hearn during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. Northwestern won 55-48. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Dave Sobolewski drives to the basket against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. Northwestern won 55-48. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)