Northwestern ends 4-game skid, holds off Rutgers 79-78 in OT


              A Rutgers fan looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. Northwestern won 79-78 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell calls to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Northwestern coach Chris Collins watches the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Northwestern forward Elyjah Williams, left, guards Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Rutgers guard Jalen Miller, center, drives to the basket against Northwestern guard Boo Buie, left, and guard Ty Berry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Rutgers forward Aundre Hyatt, right, shoots against Northwestern forward Pete Nance during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) drives to the basket against Northwestern guard Julian Roper II., right, and forward Robbie Beran during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Rutgers forward Ron Harper Jr., right, drops the ball as he drives against Northwestern forward Pete Nance during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Northwestern guard Ryan Greer, bottom, struggles for control of the ball against Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy, left, and guard Geo Baker during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. Northwestern won 79-78 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
            
              Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy, right, vies for a rebound against Northwestern guard Ryan Greer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern ends 4-game skid, holds off Rutgers 79-78 in OT