Minnesota squares off against Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament

Northwestern Wildcats (16-15, 7-13 Big Ten) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (15-16, 7-13 Big Ten) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota plays in the Big Ten Tournament against Northwestern. The Golden Gophers are 7-13 against Big Ten opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. Minnesota is 8-8 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 9.



7 turnovers per game. The Wildcats' record in Big Ten games is 7-13. Northwestern is 3-2 in one-possession games.

Minnesota's average of 6.5 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.7 fewer made shots on average than the 7.

2 per game Northwestern gives up. Northwestern averages 72.7 points per game, 3.

1 more than the 69.6 Minnesota allows to opponents. The teams meet for the second time this season.

Northwestern won 75-63 in the last matchup on Feb. 26. Nick Martinelli led Northwestern with 29 points, and Dawson Garcia led Minnesota with 26 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Garcia is averaging 19.1 points and 7.5 rebounds for the Golden Gophers.

Lu'Cye Patterson is averaging 13.9 points over the last 10 games. Martinelli is scoring 20.

2 points per game and averaging 6.2 rebounds for the Wildcats. Ty Berry is averaging 2.

8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Gophers: 4-6, averaging 66.8 points, 29.

7 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 6.6 steals and 3.

9 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.

2 points per game. Wildcats: 4-6, averaging 69.9 points, 29.

6 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 5.4 steals and 3.

1 blocks per game while shooting 43.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.

1 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated Press.