Michigan 85, Northwestern 66

Michigan forward Isaiah Livers battles Northwestern forward Robbie Beran for a rebound but Northwestern guard Boo Buie comes up with the ball in the first half during a game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, January 3, 2021.

Michigan's Mike Smith (12) and Eli Brooks (55) converge on Northwestern center Ryan Young (15) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 3, 2021.

Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) blocks a shot by Northwestern forward Miller Kopp (10) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 3, 2021.

Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) defends a shot by Northwestern guard Chase Audige (1) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 3, 2021.

Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) is guarded by Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) and Miller Kopp (10) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 3, 2021.

Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) shoots over Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 3, 2021.

Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) is helped off the court in the first half but returned in the second half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 3, 2021.

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, fan attendance was limited at the game.

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins talks to his team in the first half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 3, 2021.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) tries to move in on Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) in the first half.

Fans cheer in the first half. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, fan attendance was limited at the game.

Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) drives to basket over Northwestern guard Chase Audige (1) in the first half.

Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) blocks a shot by Northwestern center Ryan Young (15) in the first half.

Michigan guard Chaundee Brown Jr. (15) drives past Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) in the first half.

Michigan guard Chaundee Brown Jr. (15) drives past Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) in the first half.

Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) defends a shot by Northwestern guard Anthony Gaines (11) in the first half.

From left, Director of basketball operations Chris Hunter and Michigan head coach Juwan Howard react after a technical foul is called on Michigan guard Chaundee Brown (15) for hanging on the rim in the first half.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) dunks in front of Northwestern center Ryan Young (15) in the second half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 3, 2021. Michigan wins, 85-66.

Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) reacts in the second half.

Fans enjoy being able to attend for the first time this season seen here in the second half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 3, 2021. Michigan wins, 85-66.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) dunks between Northwestern's Anthony Gaines (11) and Ryan Young (15) in the second half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 3, 2021. Michigan wins, 85-66.

Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) reacts in the second half.

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) towers over Northwestern guard Boo Buie (0) in the second half.

Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) blocks a shot by Northwestern guard Ryan Greer (2) in the second half.

Michigan guard Jace Howard (25) drives past Northwestern guard Ty Berry (3) to score in the second half.

Michigan guard Jace Howard (25) drives past Northwestern guard Ty Berry (3) to score in the second half. Michigan vs Northwestern at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Jan. 3, 2021. Michigan wins, 85-66.

Michigan guard Zeb Jackson (3) moves the ball away from Northwestern guard Ryan Greer (2) in the second half.