(Photo: Chris Knight, Associated Press)
State College, Pa. — Michigan State was on guard for a letdown Sunday afternoon at Penn State, but thanks to its typical defensive effort, the Spartans headed home still unbeaten in the Big Ten.
Nick Ward scored 16 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead No. 6 Michigan State to a 71-56 victory over Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center. It was the 10th straight victory for the Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten).
Cassius Winston struggled for much of the game, turning it over seven times.