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Michigan State basketball notes: Matt McQuaid blankets Purdue star Carsen Edwards

LSJ columnist Graham Couch, Freep beat writer Chris Solari and columnist Shawn Windsor break down the Spartans win over Purdue. Graham Couch, Lansing State Journal

EAST LANSING — Matt McQuaid deflected the praise like he embraced the challenge of defending the Big Ten’s leading scorer.

Wholeheartedly and unequivocally.

Michigan State’s senior captain made a point to mention freshman Aaron Henry’s turns guarding Purdue’s Carsen Edwards. He applauded the job big men Kenny Goins, Xavier Tillman and Nick Ward taking away driving lanes. He even gave a shout to the guys on the bench who helped in practice.