Photos: Iowa men's basketball beats Northwestern, 86-70

A huge second half from the Iowa Hawkeyes powered them to an 86-70 Big Ten men’s basketball victory over Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Ahron Ulis (1) draws a foul on Northwestern Wildcats forward Tydus Verhoeven (10) during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) throws down a huge dunk during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Hawkeyes guard Connor McCaffery (30) lines up free throws during pregame shoot around before a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) prepares to take the court after being introduced during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) slams home a dunk during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) squares up with Northwestern Wildcats center Matthew Nicholson (34) during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Connor McCaffery (30) hits a shot in traffic during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Connor McCaffery (30) lines up a long three during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) waits for the refs call to determine possession during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins (11) dances for teammates before their introductions during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Northwestern Wildcats guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) dives into the media to try and save a loose ball during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) is picked up by teammate Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tony Perkins (11) after hitting a three and drawing a foul during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Ahron Ulis (1) glides in for a layup during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray (24) drives into Northwestern Wildcats center Matthew Nicholson (34) during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) hits a three during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) makes a free-throw after a technical foul during a home Big Ten matchup against Northwestern on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. (Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette)