EAST LANSING, Mich. — For the second time this season, Northwestern held a halftime lead over No. 10 Michigan State. But unlike the first go-around, the Wildcats finally emerged victorious.
With Pete Nance (ankle) and Elyjah Williams sidelined, the ailing Wildcats (9-6, 2-4 B1G) battled all game and finally exorcised their late-game demons, upsetting the Spartans (14-3, 5-1) and ending MSU’s nine-game win streak.
Chris Collins turned to big man Ryan Young from the opening tip, who made his first start of the season; Young powered the Wildcats with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Chase Audige poured in 14 alongside seven rebounds.