Northwestern strives to finish strong vs. Minnesota

A pair of teams will look for a boost heading into Big Ten tournament play when Minnesota tips off against Northwestern on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

Northwestern (13-17, 5-14 Big Ten) is coming off a four-point loss at home Wednesday against No. 15 Purdue, which was heavily favored. The Wildcats won their previous three games at home against Maryland, on the road vs. Indiana, and at home against Oregon before falling to the Boilermakers.

Northwestern coach Chris Collins said he...