Jase Richardson led a balanced attack with 12 points as No. 14 Michigan State defeated No. 13 Purdue, 75-66, in a pivotal Big Ten matchup at East Lansing, Mich. on Tuesday. Frankie Fidler had 11 points, while Jaden Akins and Coen Carr supplied 10 apiece for the Spartans (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten). Trey Kaufman-Renn led the Boilermakers (19-8, 11-5) with 24 points and Braden Smith tossed in 17 and had eight assists. Purdue has lost three straight. The Spartans emerged from the first half with a 33-31 lead. Richardson led the way with 10 points, while Smith topped the Boilermakers with nine.
No. 14 Michigan State uses balance to subdue No. 13 Purdue
