Michigan State and Minnesota face off again, only this time it is in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Here's what's different, March 22, 2019. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
DES MOINES, Iowa — Nick Ward attacked the glass and flashed a steely glare on defense.
He posted up hard and scored at will on offense. He even moved the ball and hit shots with some range.
That was back in early February against Minnesota, before a hairline fracture required surgery, forced him to miss five games and weakened in the Michigan State forward’s left hand, which he shoots with.