SPARTANS

Michigan State 71, Ohio State 67

The Detroit News
Aaron Henry (0) of the Michigan State Spartans drives past Musa Jallow (2) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half.
Aaron Henry (0) of the Michigan State Spartans drives past Musa Jallow (2) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half.
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Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) shoots against Michigan State forwards Julius Marble II (34) and Aaron Henry, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich.
Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) shoots against Michigan State forwards Julius Marble II (34) and Aaron Henry, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich.
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Ohio State forward Justice Sueing, right, is guarded by Michigan State forward Gabe Brown during the first half.
Ohio State forward Justice Sueing, right, is guarded by Michigan State forward Gabe Brown during the first half.
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Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. drives to the basket against Michigan State guard Rocket Watts during the first half.
Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. drives to the basket against Michigan State guard Rocket Watts during the first half.
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Joshua Langford (1) of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Justin Ahrens (10) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half.
Joshua Langford (1) of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Justin Ahrens (10) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half.
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Zed Key (23) of the Ohio State Buckeyes shoots the ball and draws a foul from Mady Sissoko (22) of the Michigan State Spartans in the first half.
Zed Key (23) of the Ohio State Buckeyes shoots the ball and draws a foul from Mady Sissoko (22) of the Michigan State Spartans in the first half.
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Julius Marble II (34) of the Michigan State Spartans and E.J. Liddell (32) of the Ohio State Buckeyes tip off the game.
Julius Marble II (34) of the Michigan State Spartans and E.J. Liddell (32) of the Ohio State Buckeyes tip off the game.
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Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball in the first half.
Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball in the first half.
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Rocket Watts (2) of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball under pressure from CJ Walker (13) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half.
Rocket Watts (2) of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball under pressure from CJ Walker (13) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half.
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Rocket Watts (2), Aaron Henry and Michigan State are suddenly back in the NCAA Tournament conversation.
Rocket Watts (2), Aaron Henry and Michigan State are suddenly back in the NCAA Tournament conversation.
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Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) shoots next to Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) and guard Musa Jallow (2) during the second half.
Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) shoots next to Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) and guard Musa Jallow (2) during the second half.
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Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) passes the ball past Ohio State guard CJ Walker (13) during the first half.
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) passes the ball past Ohio State guard CJ Walker (13) during the first half.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts to a call against the Spartans during the first half.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts to a call against the Spartans during the first half.
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Michigan State forward Gabe Brown celebrates the team's 71-67 win over Ohio State Thursday. Brown had 11 points.
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown celebrates the team's 71-67 win over Ohio State Thursday. Brown had 11 points.
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Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) during the second half.
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) during the second half.
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Malik Hall (25) and Joshua Langford (1) of the Michigan State Spartans boxout Justice Sueing (14) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half.
Malik Hall (25) and Joshua Langford (1) of the Michigan State Spartans boxout Justice Sueing (14) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Aaron Henry takes a shot against Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) during the second half.
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry takes a shot against Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) during the second half.
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Gabe Brown (44) of the Michigan State Spartans grabs a rebound against Justice Sueing (14) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half.
Gabe Brown (44) of the Michigan State Spartans grabs a rebound against Justice Sueing (14) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) celebrates with forward Gabe Brown (44) after scoring against Ohio State during the second half.
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) celebrates with forward Gabe Brown (44) after scoring against Ohio State during the second half.
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Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier (15) celebrates with forward Malik Hall (25) after a win over Ohio State in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich.
Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier (15) celebrates with forward Malik Hall (25) after a win over Ohio State in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich.
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