Each time Northwestern makes a run, Michigan answers.
After the Wildcats cut the Wolverines lead to four, Zak Irvin nailed a 3-pointer from the corner to give Michigan a 49-42 lead with 7:38 to play in the game.
Irvin now has 10 points while Derrick Walton Jr. has been held scoreless.
UM builds lead
Michigan has hit just two of its last nine shots, but the Wolverines have managed to push the Wildcats back once again and open a 46-38 lead with 11:44 to play.
The Wolverines are looking to advance with little production from their top players.