Walker, Hall lead Michigan State past Northwestern on Senior Night [Video]

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tyson Walker scored 19 points, Malik Hall had 15 points and 17 rebounds, and Michigan State edged Northwestern 53-49 on Wednesday night, sending Michigan State’s seniors out with a victory in their final home game.

Defense controlled the final 5 1/2 minutes of the game that was already low scoring. Walker’s consecutive layups were the only baskets for either team in a 4-minute stretch and the Spartans went up 51-46 with 1:44 remaining.