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Big Ten tournament: Michigan State 77, Ohio State 70

The Detroit News
Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) reacts after making a basket during the Spartans 77-70 victory over Ohio State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago.
Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) reacts after making a basket during the Spartans 77-70 victory over Ohio State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago.
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Ohio State's C.J. Jackson, right, blocks a shot by Michigan State's Foster Loyer during the first half.
Ohio State's C.J. Jackson, right, blocks a shot by Michigan State's Foster Loyer during the first half.
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Ohio State's Luther Muhammad (1) takes a shot against Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) during the first half.
Ohio State's Luther Muhammad (1) takes a shot against Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) during the first half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo directs his team during the first half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo directs his team during the first half.
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Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann argues a call during the first half.
Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann argues a call during the first half.
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Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) drives against Ohio State's Kyle Young (25) and Luther Muhammad (1) during the first half.
Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) drives against Ohio State's Kyle Young (25) and Luther Muhammad (1) during the first half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) drives against Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) drives against Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half.
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Michigan State's Kenny Goins (25) drives against Ohio State's Luther Muhammad (1) during the first half.
Michigan State's Kenny Goins (25) drives against Ohio State's Luther Muhammad (1) during the first half.
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Michigan State's Kenny Goins (25) looks to pass the ball against Ohio State's Justin Ahrens during the first half.
Michigan State's Kenny Goins (25) looks to pass the ball against Ohio State's Justin Ahrens during the first half.
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Michigan State's Foster Loyer (3) celebrates after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half.
Michigan State's Foster Loyer (3) celebrates after scoring a 3-point basket during the first half.
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Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. (4) drives past Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens (0) during the first half.
Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. (4) drives past Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens (0) during the first half.
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Michigan State's Matt McQuaid (20) grads a rebound against Ohio State's C.J. Jackson (3) during the first half.
Michigan State's Matt McQuaid (20) grads a rebound against Ohio State's C.J. Jackson (3) during the first half.
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Michigan State bench celebrates after a three point basket.
Michigan State bench celebrates after a three point basket.
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Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson (34) and Keyshawn Woods (32) react during the second half.
Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson (34) and Keyshawn Woods (32) react during the second half.
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Ohio State's Keyshawn Woods (32) drives past Michigan State's Aaron Henry (11) during the second half.
Ohio State's Keyshawn Woods (32) drives past Michigan State's Aaron Henry (11) during the second half.
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Michigan State's Matt McQuaid (20) shoots during the first half.
Michigan State's Matt McQuaid (20) shoots during the first half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) is drives against Ohio State's Andre Wesson (24) during the second half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston (5) is drives against Ohio State's Andre Wesson (24) during the second half.
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Ohio State's Keyshawn Woods (32) drives against Michigan State's Matt McQuaid (20) during the second half.
Ohio State's Keyshawn Woods (32) drives against Michigan State's Matt McQuaid (20) during the second half.
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Michigan State fans celebrate head coach Tom Izzo's 600th win after the Spartans defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.
Michigan State fans celebrate head coach Tom Izzo's 600th win after the Spartans defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.
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The Michigan State bench reacts during the second half.
The Michigan State bench reacts during the second half.
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