Spartans edge rival Wolverines
Michigan State pulled off a victory over rival Michigan on Tuesday night, 57-56.
Raymar Morgan came up big for the Spartans (18-3), scoring 20 points and grabbing eight rebounds. Durrell Summers added a double-double, scoring 10 and adding 10 rebounds.
Michigan (10-10) led at the half and managed to play a see-saw style of game with the Spartans, until Kalin Lucas hit a clutch jumper with under 10 seconds left in the game.
Michigan State out-rebounded the Wolverines 38-22 while shooting 49% from the field. Despite a turnover margin of -14, the Spartans held Michigan to another poor performance from three-point range (7-29, 24%).
DeShawn Sims led Michigan with 19 points while Manny Harris added 16 points.
The Spartans are now 8-0 in Big-Ten play and will face Northwestern this Saturday at the Breslin Center.
