Michigan State built its 15-game winning streak on solid, consistent play and an ability to defend an array of teams and approaches. The Spartans (No. 7 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) matched up Saturday against a style they couldn't contain. Northwestern stars John Shurna and Drew Crawford got their points and their shots, but what really hurt Michigan State was the play of backup center Davide Curletti, who made his first start of the season and second of his career. Curletti had a season-high 17 points and six rebounds, and his hustle helped the Wildcats pull of an important victory for their NCAA resume -- an 81-74 victory over the Spartans.
