Michigan State vs Northwestern Wrap - Northwestern Wins 81-74
Michigan State vs Northwestern Wrap - Northwestern Wins 81-74
Northwestern earned an 81-74 victory over Michigan State on Saturday, getting 22 points from John Shurna at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Northwestern won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 4.5-point spread as underdogs.
Northwestern got 20 points from Drew Crawford and another 17 points from Davide Curletti. Dave Sobolewski contributed 7 assists, while Davide Curletti cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Michigan State got 17 points from Keith Appling in a losing cause and another 14 points from Draymond Green. Brandon Wood contributed 5 assists for them, while Draymond Green had 14 rebounds.
Northwestern hit the break leading 39-37 before taking care of business in the second half.
Michigan State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-27.
