Cassius Winston turns over the ball at his own perimeter, leading to an Amir Coffey layup in transition. Kenny Goins responds for Michigan State with a 3-pointer.
Xavier Tillman throws home an alley-oop facilitated by Winston to put the Spartans up, 22-11.
Michigan State holding off Minnesota after Gophers run
Minnesota benefits from a Matt McQuaid turnover, as Amir Coffey puts home a layup to break the Gophers' scoring drought. McQuaid misses a 3-pointer on the next possession, but Nick Ward draws a shooting foul after the Spartans grab an offensive board.
McQuaid scores a transition layup to put Michigan State up 14-4.