Minnesota guard E.J. Stephens (20) handles the ball against Northwestern guard Chase Audige (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota guard Luke Loewe (12) reaches to keep the ball in bounds against Northwestern guard Ryan Greer (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota forward Jamison Battle (10) reacts after scoring a basket against the Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

CORRECTS TO 2022 NOT 2021 - Minnesota guard Sean Sutherlin (24) makes a basket against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Northwestern guard Julian Roper II (5) and Minnesota guard Sean Sutherlin, top, go after a rebound ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota forward Eric Curry (1) and Northwestern center Ryan Young, front right, go after the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota forward Jamison Battle (10) shoots the ball over Northwestern forward Robbie Beran (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota forward Jamison Battle (10) looks to the basket against Northwestern forward Robbie Beran (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Minnesota guard E.J. Stephens (20) handles the ball against Northwestern guard Chase Audige (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)