IMPACT PLAYER: Aaron Falzon, Northwestern

The freshman forward's 20 points on six three-pointers helped Northwestern get going early and take the Gophers' spirit away in the second half.

BY THE NUMBERS

3 Consecutive victories at Williams Arena for Northwestern.

22 The margin of victory in Northwestern's previous biggest victory at Williams Arena, 45-23 in 1931.

10 Points on the fast break for the Wildcats. The Gophers didn't have any.

45 First-half minutes in Big Ten play that the Gophers have played after Jordan Murphy has picked up two fouls.

AMELIA RAYNO