MINNEAPOLIS — Nick Martinelli scored 19 of his 29 factors within the second half to assist Northwestern draw back and beat Minnesota 75-63 on Tuesday.
The Wildcats led by 5 at halftime and 50-42 with about 12 minutes remaining. They used a 14-5 run to take their largest lead at 64-47 with 7:05 left and led by double digits practically the remainder of the way in which.
Martinelli, who leads the Big Ten in scoring with 20.1 factors per recreation, made three 3-pointers, shot 11 of 20 from the sector and was the one Wildcat in double figures. Northwestern (15-13, 6-11 Massive Ten), which beat Ohio State 70-49 on Thursday, has gained consecutive video games since ending a three-game shedding streak.
Dawson Garcia scored 26 factors on 9-of-20 capturing and grabbed 9 rebounds to steer the Golden Gophers (14-14, 6-11). Frank Mitchell added 10 factors.
The Wildcats opened on a 10-0 run and led 36-31 on the break. Martinelli scored 10 factors and Ty Berry scored all 9 of his factors within the first half. Garcia paced the Gophers with 11 first-half factors.
The Wildcats host Iowa on Friday. The Gophers will look to finish a two-game skid Saturday at Nebraska.
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