Minneapolis – Michigan State made it interesting down the stretch, but thanks to another good night shooting from long range, the Spartans opened Big Ten play with a win on the road.
Malik Hall, Gabe Brown and Tyson Walker each scored 15 as No. 19 Michigan State opened a big second-half lead then held on late to earn a 75-67 victory over Minnesota Wednesday at Williams Arena.
Brown was 3-for-4 from 3-point range while Hall made 2 of 4 to spark the offense. Michigan State (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) was 10-for-21 from long range and limited Minnesota to 6-for-23 shooting on 3-pointers.