Magic Johnson on Michigan State's 1979 national championship 40th anniversary reunion Feb. 9, 2019 at Breslin Center. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
EAST LANSING — Nick Ward said earlier in the week he had spoken with Magic Johnson recently and received advice.
Michigan State’s junior forward put on a performance to make the basketball legend proud.
On a day the Spartans celebrated Magic and the 1979 national championship team, Ward shook off a recent funk and Matt McQuaid had a career game to help No. 9 MSU end its three-game losing streak with a 79-55 victory over Minnesota on Saturday afternoon at Breslin Center.