SPARTANS

Michigan State 87, Michigan 69

The Detroit News
Michigan State's Rocket Watts helps teammate Cassius Winston off the floor after hitting a fall away 3-pointer in the second half of the Spartans' 87-69 victory over Michigan on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State's Rocket Watts helps teammate Cassius Winston off the floor after hitting a fall away 3-pointer in the second half of the Spartans' 87-69 victory over Michigan on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston goes under the basket and puts up a shot with Michigan's Franz Wagner defending in the first half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston goes under the basket and puts up a shot with Michigan's Franz Wagner defending in the first half.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo meets with Michigan coach Juwan Howard before the two Big Ten teams meet at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo meets with Michigan coach Juwan Howard before the two Big Ten teams meet at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. blocks a shot by Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. in the first half.
Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. blocks a shot by Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. in the first half.
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Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio watches the game against Michigan from the floor in the first half.
Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio watches the game against Michigan from the floor in the first half.
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Michigan's Zavier Simpson fouls Spartans' Cassius Winston putting up a three in the first half.
Michigan's Zavier Simpson fouls Spartans' Cassius Winston putting up a three in the first half.
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Michigan's Zavier Simpson and head coach Juwan Howard talk during a break in the action in the first half.
Michigan's Zavier Simpson and head coach Juwan Howard talk during a break in the action in the first half.
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Michigan State's Gabe Brown is fouled by Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. on a huge slam dunk that does not go down in the first half.
Michigan State's Gabe Brown is fouled by Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. on a huge slam dunk that does not go down in the first half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston puts up a shot with Michigan's Franz Wagner defending in the first half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston puts up a shot with Michigan's Franz Wagner defending in the first half.
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Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. gets some defensive pressure from Michigan State's Aaron Henry and Malik Hall in the first half.
Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. gets some defensive pressure from Michigan State's Aaron Henry and Malik Hall in the first half.
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Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. gets some defensive pressure from Michigan State's Aaron Henry and Malik Hall in the first half.
Michigan's Brandon Johns Jr. gets some defensive pressure from Michigan State's Aaron Henry and Malik Hall in the first half.
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Michigan State's Gabe Brown defends against Michigan's David DeJulius in the first half.
Michigan State's Gabe Brown defends against Michigan's David DeJulius in the first half.
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Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens crashes into the front row of fans, trying to save a ball in the first half.
Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens crashes into the front row of fans, trying to save a ball in the first half.
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Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. puts up a shot against Michigan's Colin Castleton in the first half.
Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. puts up a shot against Michigan's Colin Castleton in the first half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston pats teammate Gabe Brown on the chest after Browns slam-dunk attempt that was fouled and did not go down in the first half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston pats teammate Gabe Brown on the chest after Browns slam-dunk attempt that was fouled and did not go down in the first half.
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Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. lets out a yell after sinking a 3-pointer in the first half.
Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. lets out a yell after sinking a 3-pointer in the first half.
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Michigan's Zavier Simpson brings the ball up court in the second half.
Michigan's Zavier Simpson brings the ball up court in the second half.
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Michigan State's Xavier Tillman slams home a dunk off a pass from teammate Cassius Winston in the second half.
Michigan State's Xavier Tillman slams home a dunk off a pass from teammate Cassius Winston in the second half.
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Michigan's Eli Brooks was 0-for-4 on 3-pointers on Sunday.
Michigan's Eli Brooks was 0-for-4 on 3-pointers on Sunday.
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Michigan State's Aaron Henry tries to steal the ball away from Michigan's Zavier Simpson in the second half.
Michigan State's Aaron Henry tries to steal the ball away from Michigan's Zavier Simpson in the second half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston puts his hands into the air as the MSU faithful loose their minds after another amazing basket by Winston in the second half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston puts his hands into the air as the MSU faithful loose their minds after another amazing basket by Winston in the second half.
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Michigan's Zavier Simpson puts a skyhook shot to the basket in the second half.
Michigan's Zavier Simpson puts a skyhook shot to the basket in the second half.
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Michigan State's Rocket Watts helps teammate Cassius Winston off the floor after hitting a fall away 3-pointer in the second half.
Michigan State's Rocket Watts helps teammate Cassius Winston off the floor after hitting a fall away 3-pointer in the second half.
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Michigan State's Rocket Watts helps teammate Cassius Winston off the floor after hitting a fall away 3-pointer in the second half.
Michigan State's Rocket Watts helps teammate Cassius Winston off the floor after hitting a fall away 3-pointer in the second half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston is all smiles after hitting a fall away 3-pointer in the second half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston is all smiles after hitting a fall away 3-pointer in the second half.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard on the sidelines in the second half.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard on the sidelines in the second half.
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Michigan State's Foster Loyer takes the charge and Michigan's David DeJulius gets the foul driving to the hoop in the second half.
Michigan State's Foster Loyer takes the charge and Michigan's David DeJulius gets the foul driving to the hoop in the second half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches his team late in the second half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches his team late in the second half.
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Michigan State's Malik Hall and Cassius Winston steal the ball away form Michigan's Jon Teske in the second half.
Michigan State's Malik Hall and Cassius Winston steal the ball away form Michigan's Jon Teske in the second half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston gets a little lip from Michigan's Franz Wagner battling for the ball in the second half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston gets a little lip from Michigan's Franz Wagner battling for the ball in the second half.
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Michigan's Zavier Simpson passes out of trouble behind the basket with Michigan State's Malik Hall defending in the second half.
Michigan's Zavier Simpson passes out of trouble behind the basket with Michigan State's Malik Hall defending in the second half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston looks up to the video boards to see it he had put up a shot before being fouled on a drive in the second half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston looks up to the video boards to see it he had put up a shot before being fouled on a drive in the second half.
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Michigan State's Gabe Brown and coach Tom Izzo chat on the floor during a break in the action in the second half.
Michigan State's Gabe Brown and coach Tom Izzo chat on the floor during a break in the action in the second half.
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Michigan's Jon Teske heads off the floor after fouling out in the second half.
Michigan's Jon Teske heads off the floor after fouling out in the second half.
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Michigan's Eli Brooks and Michigan State's Gabe Brown fight for a loose ball in the second half.
Michigan's Eli Brooks and Michigan State's Gabe Brown fight for a loose ball in the second half.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard works with his team during a timeout in the second half.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard works with his team during a timeout in the second half.
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Michigan State's Rocket Watts celebrates a late 3-pointer, looking to teammate Cassius Winston late in the second half.
Michigan State's Rocket Watts celebrates a late 3-pointer, looking to teammate Cassius Winston late in the second half.
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Michigan State's Rocket Watts celebrates a late 3 pointer in the second half.
Michigan State's Rocket Watts celebrates a late 3 pointer in the second half.
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Michigan's Zavier Simpson flies to the basket on a drive late in the second half.
Michigan's Zavier Simpson flies to the basket on a drive late in the second half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston hugs head coach Tom Izzo as he leaves the court late in the second half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston hugs head coach Tom Izzo as he leaves the court late in the second half.
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With the game in hand and the starters off the floor, MSU coach Tom Izzo and Spartans begin to celebrate the 87-69 victory over Michigan.
With the game in hand and the starters off the floor, MSU coach Tom Izzo and Spartans begin to celebrate the 87-69 victory over Michigan.
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Michigan State faithful slap hands with the Spartans' Xavier Tillman as he leaves the floor, with 20 points in the MSU victory.
Michigan State faithful slap hands with the Spartans' Xavier Tillman as he leaves the floor, with 20 points in the MSU victory.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard gets off the bus and heads into the Breslin Center for the game against Michigan State University in East Lansing.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard gets off the bus and heads into the Breslin Center for the game against Michigan State University in East Lansing.
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Michigan's Zavier Simpson puts up a shot in front of injured Isaiah Livers during warmups.
Michigan's Zavier Simpson puts up a shot in front of injured Isaiah Livers during warmups.
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Michigan's Isaiah Livers sits on the bench in sweats during warmups before the game against MSU.
Michigan's Isaiah Livers sits on the bench in sweats during warmups before the game against MSU.
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Michigan's Zavier Simpson arrives to the Breslin Center floor for the game against the Spartans.
Michigan's Zavier Simpson arrives to the Breslin Center floor for the game against the Spartans.
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