EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) -- Michael Thompson and sophomore reserve Alex Marcotullio scored 18 points apiece as Northwestern rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit for a 68-57 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night.
Marcotullio, who had a career night, scored 10 points over a 6-minute span in the second half for the Wildcats (17-12, 7-11 Big Ten), who trailed 41-31 with 13:11 to play.
Trevor Mbakwe picked up his 17th double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Golden Gophers (17-12, 6-11), who lost their fourth in a row.
Thompson scored 15 second-half points. John Shurna had 15 for the game, while reserve Davide Curletti added 12.
Northwestern moved ahead of Minnesota into sole possession of eighth in the Big Ten.
Updated March 2, 2011
