Northwestern chases resume-building win over Wisconsin

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Northwestern carries an uncertain NCAA Tournament status despite securing the No. 4 seed for the Big Ten tournament in Minneapolis.

A strong showing this week, beginning with a Friday quarterfinal against fifth-seeded Wisconsin, figures to bolster the Wildcats' resume.

All the better to help Boo Buie, the graduate student guard and program leading scorer, close his collegiat