SPARTANS

Michigan State 73, Northwestern 67

The Detroit News
Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard (11) blocks a shot by Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) during the second half Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. Michigan State won, 73-67.
Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard (11) blocks a shot by Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) during the second half Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. Michigan State won, 73-67.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
The Michigan State bench celebrates after Gabe Brown made a three-point basket in the final minutes of the second half.
The Michigan State bench celebrates after Gabe Brown made a three-point basket in the final minutes of the second half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
Northwestern's Pete Nance (22) goes up for a shot against Michigan State's Gabe Brown (44), Malik Hall (25) and Julius Marble II (34) during the second half.
Northwestern's Pete Nance (22) goes up for a shot against Michigan State's Gabe Brown (44), Malik Hall (25) and Julius Marble II (34) during the second half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
Michigan State's Julius Marble II (34) battles Northwestern's Ryan Young (15) for a loose ball during the first half.
Michigan State's Julius Marble II (34) battles Northwestern's Ryan Young (15) for a loose ball during the first half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
Michigan State's Julius Marble II (34) dunks during the first half.
Michigan State's Julius Marble II (34) dunks during the first half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
Northwestern's Casey Simmons (14) battles Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) for a rebound during the first half.
Northwestern's Casey Simmons (14) battles Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) for a rebound during the first half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
Michigan State's Julius Marble II (34) battles Northwestern's Ty Berry (3) for a loose ball during the second half.
Michigan State's Julius Marble II (34) battles Northwestern's Ty Berry (3) for a loose ball during the second half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) is fouled by Michigan State's Tyson Walker (2) while driving during the second half.
Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) is fouled by Michigan State's Tyson Walker (2) while driving during the second half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) battles Michigan State's Tyson Walker (2) for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Evanston, Illinois.
Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) battles Michigan State's Tyson Walker (2) for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Evanston, Illinois.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) dunks during the first half.
Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) dunks during the first half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
Michigan State's Gabe Brown (44) goes up for a shot against Northwestern's Ty Berry (3) and Pete Nance (22) during the first half.
Michigan State's Gabe Brown (44) goes up for a shot against Northwestern's Ty Berry (3) and Pete Nance (22) during the first half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
The Michigan State bench celebrates after Gabe Brown made a three-point basket in the final minutes of the second half.
The Michigan State bench celebrates after Gabe Brown made a three-point basket in the final minutes of the second half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
The Michigan State bench celebrates in the final seconds of the second half.
The Michigan State bench celebrates in the final seconds of the second half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
The Northwestern bench celebrates after making a comeback during the second half.
The Northwestern bench celebrates after making a comeback during the second half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press
Michigan State's Max Christie (5) goes up for a shot against Northwestern's Ryan Greer (2) during the second half.
Michigan State's Max Christie (5) goes up for a shot against Northwestern's Ryan Greer (2) during the second half.
Paul Beaty, Associated Press