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Rutgers guard Ace Bailey, right, shoots over Northwestern guard Jalen Leach during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers guard Ace Bailey, right, shoots over Northwestern guard Jalen Leach during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers center Zach Martini, left, rebounds a ball against Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers center Zach Martini, left, rebounds a ball against Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers players celebrate after center Zach Martini (99) scored a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers players celebrate after center Zach Martini (99) scored a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli (2) drives to the basket as Rutgers forward Bryce Dortch guards during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli (2) drives to the basket as Rutgers forward Bryce Dortch guards during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Jalen Leach wipes his face as he walks to the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Northwestern guard Jalen Leach wipes his face as he walks to the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers guard Ace Bailey watches teammates during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers guard Ace Bailey watches teammates during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers guard Tyson Acuff, left, shoots against Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers guard Tyson Acuff, left, shoots against Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers guard Ace Bailey, right, talks with guard Jeremiah Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers guard Ace Bailey, right, talks with guard Jeremiah Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell signals to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell signals to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)