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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans Recap - Michigan State Wins 71-69
Michigan State grabbed a 71-69 win over Minnesota on Wednesday, behind a 16-point effort from Max Christie at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
Michigan State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -11.5-point spread.
Michigan State got 13 points from Gabe Brown and another 10 points from Tyson Walker. A.J. Hoggard contributed 6 assists, while Malik Hall cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Minnesota got a 19-point performance from Eric Curry, who was supported by 18 points from Eylijah Stephens. Eylijah Stephens had 4 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Jamison Battle grabbed 7 rebounds.
Michigan State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Michigan State as they grabbed 31 boards, while Minnesota only had 30
Michigan State heads into a battle against Northwestern. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Iowa.