SPORTS

Michigan State 71, Penn State 56

The Detroit News
Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) shoots over Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) during the first-half of their game in State College, Pa. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. MSU wins, 71 to 56.
Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) shoots over Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) during the first-half of their game in State College, Pa. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. MSU wins, 71 to 56.
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Michigan State ' s Gabe Brown (13) shoots a 3-pointer as Penn State ' s Rasir Bolton (13) defends during first half action.
Michigan State's Gabe Brown (13) shoots a 3-pointer as Penn State's Rasir Bolton (13) defends during first half action.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) takes off with the ball after a steal against Penn State's Myreon Jones (0) during first half action.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) takes off with the ball after a steal against Penn State's Myreon Jones (0) during first half action.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo argues a call against his team as the Spartans take on Penn State during first-half action.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo argues a call against his team as the Spartans take on Penn State during first-half action.
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Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) shoots against Penn State's John Harrar (21) during first-half action.
Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) shoots against Penn State's John Harrar (21) during first-half action.
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Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) goes to the basket as Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) defends during first half action.
Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) goes to the basket as Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) defends during first half action.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) drives to the hoop as he is fouled by Penn State's Kyle McCloskey (10) during first-half action.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) drives to the hoop as he is fouled by Penn State's Kyle McCloskey (10) during first-half action.
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Penn State's Josh Reaves (23) goes to the basket as Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) defends during first-half action.
Penn State's Josh Reaves (23) goes to the basket as Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) defends during first-half action.
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Penn State's Lamar Stevens (11) shoots against Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) during second-half action.
Penn State's Lamar Stevens (11) shoots against Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) during second-half action.
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Penn State head coach Pat Chambers yells from the bench as his team takes on Michigan State during second-half action.
Penn State head coach Pat Chambers yells from the bench as his team takes on Michigan State during second-half action.
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Penn State's Josh Reaves (23) dunks against Michigan State during second-half action.
Penn State's Josh Reaves (23) dunks against Michigan State during second-half action.
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Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) blocks a shot by Penn State's Trent Butrick (35) during second-half action.
Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) blocks a shot by Penn State's Trent Butrick (35) during second-half action.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) drives to the basket as Penn State's Lamar Stevens (11) and Kyle McCloskey (10) defend during second-half action.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) drives to the basket as Penn State's Lamar Stevens (11) and Kyle McCloskey (10) defend during second-half action.
Chris Knight, AP