EAST LANSING — Nick Ward had a career first half on Wednesday against Northwestern, scoring 21 points in 16 minutes to help put away the Wildcats early. But in the second half, things got a little testy. Jockeying for position in the post with 12 minutes left, Ward caught Northwestern’s Barret Benson with an elbow and was whistled for an offensive foul. Then, with 8:25 left, Ward shoved Northwestern’s Aaron Falzon as the two got tangled up underneath and was called for another foul. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo — worried that Ward would be drawn into further conflict and possibly end up with a more severe foul and suspension — then pulled Ward from the game for good after the shove. “It was getting so crazy in there I thought it was, being honest with you, getting out of control and this time I don’t think it was his…
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