Connor George finished Michigan State's 78-51 win over Penn State shooting six free throws (making four), in a sequence that was telling of the second half, in which the Spartans did not score for nearly six minutes, and only once in the last 7:30 before the free throws.
The win sends the Spartans (19-13) to a matchup with Minnesota (23-8) tomorrow afternoon.
Nick Ward and Miles Bridges each scored 15 for Michigan State. Joshua Langford scored 13.
For Penn State (15-18), Tony Carr and Lamar Stevens each had 16 points.
MSU offense ice cold despite big lead
By the time this game ends, nobody will have accused Michigan State of running up the score.