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Michigan State blows late lead, falls to Wisconsin for second straight loss

MADISON, Wis. -- After its best start in school history, Michigan State is reeling and facing an uphill battle for a Big Ten title.

Michigan State blew a four-point lead in the final minute of the game and fell to Wisconsin, 77-76 on Sunday.

The loss came three days after the No. 4 Spartans (16-3, 3-3) fell to Iowa at home by 17.

Michigan State came back from six points down to take a 76-72 lead with 1:53 left on a Denzel Valentine floater.

Bronson Koenig hit a 3-pointer over Valentine with 26 seconds left to cut his team's deficit to one point.