Overview
- Michigan State erased a 35-28 halftime hole with a 10-0 burst after the break and steadier defense.
- Carson Cooper went 6-for-6 for a career-high 18 points with nine rebounds, while Jeremy Fears Jr. scored all 15 after halftime.
- Jaxon Kohler added 15 points and eight boards, including two key second-half threes on extended possessions.
- The Spartans outrebounded Northwestern 42-25 for 16 second-chance points but finished with 15 turnovers, eight before halftime.
- Nick Martinelli led the Wildcats with 28 points as MSU moved to 14-2 (4-1 Big Ten) ahead of hosting Indiana on Tuesday.