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Michigan State continues to pile on while Minnesota's offense flails
Xavier Tillman gets to the line. He makes the front end of two free throws. Michigan State leads, 27-11. Nick Ward scores inside, extending the Spartan run to 12-0.
Cassius Winston finds Ward inside for an easy bucket.
Minnesota timeout: Michigan State 31, Minnesota 11 (5:59 1st)
Isaiah Washington drains a 3-pointer to end the Gophers scoring drought.
Aaron Henry scoops up an offensive rebound and lays in a bucket, making it 33-14.
Media timeout: Michigan State 33, Minnesota 14 (2:01 1st)
Amir Coffey and Isaiah Washington each score in the paint to make it 33-18.