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Northwestern Wildcats vs Michigan State Spartans Recap - Michigan State Wins 53-49
Michigan State got 19 points from Tyson Walker en route to a 53-49 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday at Breslin Center.
Michigan State did not, however, defeat Northwestern against the spread, which closed at -9.0 at most sportsbooks.
Michigan State got 15 points from Malik Hall and another 12 points from Tre Holloman. Tyson Walker contributed 5 assists, while Malik Hall cleaned the glass with 17 rebounds.
Northwestern got 15 points from Boo Buie in a losing cause and another 12 points from Nick Martinelli. Brooks Barnhizer contributed 3 assists for them, while Brooks Barnhizer had 12 rebounds.
Michigan State trailed at halftime, 25-21.
The rebound battle favored Michigan State as they grabbed 42 boards, while Northwestern only had 32
Next game, Michigan State takes its act on the road to face Indiana looking for another win. For Northwestern, they head home to face Minnesota.