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MSU's Bridges, Langford recover to rescue team in OT against Rutgers, 76-72

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo talks about team's overtime win against Rutgers on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — Miles Bridges and Joshua Langford were missing for much of Wednesday night's game against Rutgers.

But the two Michigan State sophomores delivered in the clutch late and in overtime, helping the fourth-ranked Spartans survive a second scare this season from the Scarlet Knights, a 76-72 victory at Breslin Center.

“When tournament time comes around, we’re gonna be in a lot of games like that.