Michigan 72, Northwestern 70

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) is guarded by Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 26, 2022.

Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) shoots over Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 26, 2022.

Michigan forward Caleb Houstan (22) is fouled by Northwestern guard Chase Audige (1) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 26, 2022.

Michigan guard DeVante' Jones, center, is guarded by Northwestern’s Pete Nance (22) and Ryan Greer (2) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 26, 2022.

Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) is double teamed by Northwestern guard Ty Berry (3) and Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 26, 2022.

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) drives between Northwestern’s Ty Berry (3) and Robbie Beran (31) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 26, 2022.

Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) watches Northwestern forward Robbie Beran (31) go airborne in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 26, 2022.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) drives on Northwestern forward Elyjah Williams (21) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 26, 2022.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) looks to drive on Northwestern center Ryan Young (15) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 26, 2022.

Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) is guarded by Northwestern guard Julian Roper II (5) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 26, 2022.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) and Michigan guard Frankie Collins (10) try to get to the ball in the possession of Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) in the second half.

Michigan forward Moussa Diabate (14) drives on Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) in the second half.

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) guards Northwestern guard Julian Roper II (5) in the second half.

Michigan forward Moussa Diabate (14) goes up for a dunk in front of Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) in the second half.

From left, Michigan’s DeVante' Jones (12), Hunter Dickinson (1) and Moussa Diabate (14) react after Dickenson is called for his fifth foul in the second half.

Michigan forward Moussa Diabate (14) reacts after he is called for his fifth foul in the second half.

Michigan forward Caleb Houstan (22) reacts after hitting a three-point shot in the second half.

Michigan forward Caleb Houstan (22) reacts after hitting a three-point shot in the second half.

Michigan guard DeVante' Jones (12) slips on a drive on Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) in the second half.

Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) defends a shot by Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) in the second half.

Michigan guard DeVante' Jones (12) shoots (and sinks) a free throw in the second half.

Michigan forward Terrance Williams II (5) collides with Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) in the second half.

From left, Michigan's Eli Brooks (55) and Hunter Dickinson (1) react in the second half.

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins gives instructions in the second half.

Michigan forward Caleb Houstan (22) looks to pass to center Hunter Dickinson (1) being guarded by Northwestern forward Elyjah Williams (21) in the second half.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) tries to keep the ball away from Northwestern center Ryan Young (15) in the second half.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) passes the ball away from Northwestern forward Elyjah Williams (21) in the second half.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) passes the ball to teammate Eli Brooks (55) as Northwestern forward Elyjah Williams (21) defends in the second half.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) is guarded by Northwestern forward Elyjah Williams (21) in the second half.