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Malik Hall bails out No. 13 MSU with last-second shot in 65-63 win over Maryland

College Park, Md. – Michigan State nearly gave away a big lead on Tuesday night at Maryland, but in the end, it was Malik Hall who bailed out the Spartans.

After leading by 15 early in the second half, No. 13 Michigan State needed a bucket from Hall with 1.9 seconds to play to break a tie and pull off the 65-63 victory at the Xfinity Center.

Hall scored 16 to lead the Spartans (17-4, 8-2 Big Ten) while Joey Hauser and Marcus Bingham Jr. each added 10 points for the Spartans.

Eric Ayala had 15 points to lead Maryland (11-11, 3-8) while Donta Scott scored 14 and Fatts Russell added 10 for the Terrapins.