Michigan State 88, Nebraska 72

Spartan Miles Bridges drives to the basket past the Husker defense in the first half as MSU hosts Nebraska Thursday night, Feb 23, 2017 at Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Alvin Ellis (3) gets fouled on the way to the basket by Nebraska's Michael Jacobson in the first half.

Spartan Miles Bridges gets fouled by Husker Michael Jacobson but doesn't get the call on this shot from the corner in the first half as MSU hosts Nebraska Thursday night, Feb 23, 2017 at Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Spartan Nick Ward puts-back an offensive rebound in the first half.

Spartan Head Coach Tom Izzo argues with a referee as MSU hosts Nebraska Thursday night, Feb 23, 2017 at Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Spartan Lourawls Nairn (11) drives in for a basket in the first half as MSU hosts Nebraska Thursday night, Feb 23, 2017 at Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Spartan freshman Miles Bridges makes a first half basket in the paint as MSU hosts Nebraska Thursday night, Feb 23, 2017 at Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Spartan freshman Joshua Langford (1) puts-back his own rebound for a first half basket as MSU hosts Nebraska Thursday night, Feb 23, 2017 at Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Spartan Nick Ward (44) scores over the top of Husker Jordy Tshimanga in the first half as MSU hosts Nebraska Thursday night, Feb 23, 2017 at Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Spatan guard Lourawls Nairn (11) performs aerial ballet on his way past Husker defender Jack McVeigh (10) in the first half as MSU hosts Nebraska Thursday night, Feb 23, 2017 at Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Spartan Miles Bridgesputs in a shot over the Husker defense from the paint in the first half.

Spartan Kyle Ahrens scores off the glass in the first half as MSU hosts Nebraska Thursday night, Feb 23, 2017 at Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Spartan Miles Bridges drives over the top of Husker Tai Webster (0) in the first half as MSU hosts Nebraska Thursday night, Feb 23, 2017 at Breslin Center in East Lansing.

There's nothing wrong with your eyes -- this Izzone member is just sporting three pairs of sunglasses and a green fright wig.

Spartan Freshman Miles Bridges scores over the top of Michael Jacobson in the second half.

Spartan freshman Nick Ward blocks a shot by Husker Jordy Tshimanga in the second half.

Spartan Nick Ward battles Husker Ed Ward, Jr for a rebound under the Spartan basket.

Spartan Alvin Ellis III slashes past Husker Jeriah Horne for a second-half basket.

Nick Ward scores over Husker Ed Morrow, Jr. (30.

Spartan freshman sensation Miles Bridges twists around and manages to score in the second half.

Spartan Kenny Goins (right) takes a rebound away from Huskers Evan Taylor (11) and Jack McVeigh in the second half.

Spartan Cassius Winston (5) scores as he drives past Husker Ed Morrow (30) in the second half.

Spartan Nick Ward puts a shot off the glass, leaving the Husker defense with a front row seat.

Miles Bridges beats Husker Michael Jacobson to a rebound in the second half.

Spartan Kenny Goins grabs a first half rebound away from Husker Tai Webster (0).

Former Lions coach Steve Mariucci chats with Lions coach Jim Caldwell in the stands as they watch MSU beat Nebraska, 88-72.

Spartan Nick Ward holds onto a rebound in spite of Husker Ed Morrow, Jr (30) in the second half.

Spartan Nick Ward gets Ed Morrow Jr's hand up his nose in the second half.