NOT AT NORTHWESTERN
The Gophers have lost their past five games at Northwestern, where Tubby Smith hasn't won since 2008. In all but one of the losses, the Gophers led at halftime. Looking back:
2009 NORTHWESTERN 74, NO. 18 GOPHERS 65
Key stat: Wildcats 59.1 percent shooting in second half
2010 NORTHWESTERN 77, GOPHERS 74 (OT)
Key stat: Wildcats 20-4 run to force overtime
2011 NORTHWESTERN 68, GOPHERS 57
Key stat: Wildcats 7-for-15 on threes in second half
2012 NORTHWESTERN 64, GOPHERS 53
Key stat: Gophers 32.1 percent shooting in second half
2013 NORTHWESTERN 55, NO. 12 GOPHERS 48
Key stat: Seven turnovers for Andre Hollins