Michigan heads back on the road tonight to face Northwestern (7:00 p.m., ESPN2) as it looks to snap a two-game losing streak and avoid falling below .500 in the conference for the first time this season.
The Wolverines outlasted the Wildcats in Ann Arbor 18 days ago, but should have their hands full on the road against the Northwestern team that has played its way into the NCAA Tournament discussion. Chris Collins’ team needs at least four more wins the make the NCAA Tournament, and KenPom’s metrics say that this is the best chance at a win left on their schedule.
Here’s a look back at the first meeting to sort through the matchups, how the rematch might play out in Evanston and more.
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- The first meeting
- Turnovers must improve
- Playmaking guard duo
- Snapping the road rematch streak
- Two-big chess match
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