Northwestern's Alex Olah, center, is blocked by Minnesota forward Rodney Williams Jr. (33) and Trevor Mbakwe (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton King)

Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe (32) celebrates a basket while Northwestern guard Kale Abrahamson looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Northwestern guard Dave Sobolewski (3) passes out of pressure from Minnesota center Elliott Eliason (55) and Maverick Ahanmisi during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Northwestern forward Kale Abrahamson, right, is pressured Minnesota forward Rodney Williams Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota guard Austin Hollins shoots a 3-pointer against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota guard Austin Hollins (20) is congratulated by Andre Hollins and Andre Ingram (30) after Austin Hollins hit 5 three-pointers against Northwestern in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 69-51. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota guard Austin Hollins shoots one of his five 3-pointers against Northwestern in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 69-51. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota guard Austin Hollins celebrates one of his five three-pointers against Northwestern in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton King)

Minnesota guard Austin Hollins celebrates one of his five 3pointers against Northwestern in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 69-51. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Northwestern guard Dave Sobolewski (3) reaches around Minnesota's Andre Hollins in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 69-51. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe, right, and guard Maverick Ahanmisi (13) trap Northwestern guard Dave Sobolewski in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 69-51. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe (32) blocks a shot by Northwestern guard Reggie Hearn in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 69-51. (AP Photo/Andy King)

Minnesota guard Austin Hollins celebrates one of his five three-pointers against Northwestern in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Minneapolis. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 69-51. (AP Photo/Andy King)