East Lansing — Michigan State got a win on Wednesday night, but it appears it also got a little bit lucky.
Cassius Winston scored 23 to lead the Spartans to an 80-59 victory over Louisiana-Monroe at Breslin Center, but junior big man Nick Ward suffered an injury to his right leg less than 8 minutes into the game. Ward was favoring his ankle as he hopped off the floor on his left leg straight to the locker room.
Ward did not return to the bench the rest of the game but it appears the injury won't keep Ward out for a long period.