Mississippi Valley State guard Darius Tomlin, right, drives to the basket as Northwestern forward Drew Crawford defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern center Alex Olah, left, drives to the basket against Mississippi Valley State center Julius Francis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Mississippi Valley State head coach Chico Potts points as he directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Reggie Hearn, center, drives to the basket between Mississippi Valley State center Montrell Holley, left, and forward Davon Usher during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern center Alex Olah, right, celebrates with Drew Carwford after scoring a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi Valley State in Evanston, Ill., on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Dave Sobolewski (3) drives to the basket as Mississippi Valley State center Julius Francis during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Northwestern won 81-68. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Reggie Hearn, right, looks to a pass as Mississippi Valley State guard Cameron Dobbs guards during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Northwestern won 81-68. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern forward Jared Swopshire (12), battles for a rebound with Drew Crawford (10 and Mississippi Valley State guard Matt Smith (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Northwestern won 81-68. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern forward Mike Turner (10) battles for a rebound against Mississippi Valley State center Montrell Holley (42) as Northwestern guard Alex Marcotullio (4) and guard Reggie Hearn (11) look on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Northwestern won 81-68. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern head coach Bill Carmody points as he smiles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi Valley State in Evanston, Ill., on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Northwestern won 81-68. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Mississippi Valley State forward Davon Usher, right, drives to the basket as Northwestern guard Reggie Hearn guards during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012. Northwestern won 81-68. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)