Michigan has gone cold from the field, missing five of its last six as Northwestern has trimmed the deficit to 18-8 with 11:27 left in the first half.
However, the Wolverines are dominating the glass, outrebounding the Wildcats, 13-4, with Zak Irvin headed to the free-throw line.
UM in control
Michigan hit the first media timeout against Northwestern on Thursday hitting on all cylinders. The Wolverines took an early 16-3 lead before Northwestern's Alex Olah broke through for a bucket in the low post.
The Wolverines have hit four of six 3-pointers while the Wildcats are just 2-for-10 from the field.