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Blog: MSU leads Maryland at half of Big Ten semifinal

Follow the action of Saturday’s Spartans-Terrapins game with live updates by Geoff Robinson of The Detroit News.

Spartans take lead into the break

MSU was surgical on offense for the first 16 minutes of the first half against Maryland, piling up the assists and building an 11-point lead. The Terrapins were able to mount a little resistance before the break, but MSU still leads, 41-33.

Denzel Valentine was masterful. He has eight assists, six points and five rebounds. He really is Mr. Everything for the Spartans.

Eron Harris and Alvin Ellis hit a pair of 3-pointers each to help build the lead.