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Live updates: Michigan has 8-pt. lead as Michigan State begins to match scoring pace

(Photo: Nam Y. Huh, AP)

Matt McQuaid draws the Spartans within 7 by completing the 3-point play.

Pace raises as Michigan State finds scoring touch

Matt McQuaid opens the second half with a 3-pointer. He has Michigan State's last 9 points, all triples. Jordan Poole answers for Michigan with a deep ball of his own to make it 34-26.

Next it's Brazdeikis firing from beyond the arc for Michigan, drilling a 3, flashing some money fingers and blowing kisses to the split crowd. Zavier Simpson now has seven assists.

Brazdeikis draws a foul on Cassius Winston while driving to the rim.