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Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli, right, shoots over Montana State guard Jed Miller during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli, right, shoots over Montana State guard Jed Miller during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Montana State players react as they watch teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Montana State players react as they watch teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Montana State guard Jabe Mullins (3) reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Montana State guard Jabe Mullins (3) reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli, right, shoots against Montana State forward BJ Kolly during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli, right, shoots against Montana State forward BJ Kolly during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Ty Berry reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Montana State in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Ty Berry reacts after scoring a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Montana State in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer, left, drives to the basket past Montana State forward BJ Kolly, center, and forward Max Agbonkpolo during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer, left, drives to the basket past Montana State forward BJ Kolly, center, and forward Max Agbonkpolo during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Jalen Leach, left, shoots against Montana State forward Sam Lecholat, center, and forward BJ Kolly during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Jalen Leach, left, shoots against Montana State forward Sam Lecholat, center, and forward BJ Kolly during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern center Matthew Nicholson (34) drives to the basket against Montana State guard Tyler Patterson, left, and forward BJ Kolly during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern center Matthew Nicholson (34) drives to the basket against Montana State guard Tyler Patterson, left, and forward BJ Kolly during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern center Matthew Nicholson, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Montana State in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern center Matthew Nicholson, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Montana State in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. Northwestern won 72-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Montana State guard Patrick McMahon, left, shoots over Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Montana State guard Patrick McMahon, left, shoots over Northwestern guard Brooks Barnhizer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)