Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press / LSJ MSU beat writer Joe Rexrode, Free Press columnist Shawn Windsor and Louisville Courier-Journal beat writer Jeff Greer break down the Spartans' 71-67 win over the Cardinals.
EAST LANSING – They'd fought through mud most of the night by the time Denzel Valentine stood alone in the corner eyeing the rim with the ball.
Here was the Michigan State senior guard, wide open, the result of preternatural basketball acumen and a group of players eager to share the ball.