Jan 2, 2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Aaron Henry (0) looks to pass against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Yvan Ouedraogo (24) and guard Dalano Banton (45) in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Michigan State basketball needed a win in the worst way on Saturday night and Nebraska stood in the way. What did we learn from this win?
Defense was at a premium on Saturday night as Michigan State held on to beat Nebraska 84-77 after building a big second-half lead and watching as Teddy Allen tried to single-handedly chip away at it.