Gophers use strong 2nd half to pull away from Northwestern
Northwestern's Pete Nance (22) works the ball against Minnesota's Isaiah Ihnen (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Northwestern's Pete Nance (22) works the ball against Minnesota's Isaiah Ihnen (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 07:01 PM EDT
Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) puts up a shot over Northwestern's Robbie Beran (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) puts up a shot over Northwestern's Robbie Beran (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 07:00 PM EDT
A worker hands a drink to a customer before a NCAA college basketball game between Northwestern and Minnesota at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

A worker hands a drink to a customer before a NCAA college basketball game between Northwestern and Minnesota at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 07:01 PM EDT
Fans arrive during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Northwestern and Minnesota at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Fans arrive during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Northwestern and Minnesota at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 08:10 PM EDT
Fans arrive during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Northwestern and Minnesota at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Fans arrive during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Northwestern and Minnesota at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 08:10 PM EDT
Northwestern's Pete Nance (22) shoots over Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Northwestern's Pete Nance (22) shoots over Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 08:11 PM EDT
Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) is defended by Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) is defended by Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 08:11 PM EDT
Northwestern's Miller Kopp (10) goes to the basket against Minnesota's Tre' Williams (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Northwestern's Miller Kopp (10) goes to the basket against Minnesota's Tre' Williams (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 08:11 PM EDT
Northwestern's Robbie Beran (31) is called for a foul against Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Northwestern's Robbie Beran (31) is called for a foul against Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 07:00 PM EDT
Minnesota's Marcus Carr (5) goes to the basket against Northwestern's Ryan Greer (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Minnesota's Marcus Carr (5) goes to the basket against Northwestern's Ryan Greer (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 07:00 PM EDT
Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 08:13 PM EDT
A concession worker waits in the lobby during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Northwestern and Minnesota at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

A concession worker waits in the lobby during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Northwestern and Minnesota at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 08:10 PM EDT
Players from Minnesota and Northwestern shake hands after an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Players from Minnesota and Northwestern shake hands after an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 08:10 PM EDT
Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern at the Big Ten Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Indianapolis. Minnesota won 74-57. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mar. 11, 2020 08:13 PM EDT