Ignas Brazdeikis makes one of two free throws to draw the Wolverines within a point. Zavier Simpson heads to the bench after being assessed a foul on McQuaid.
Michigan State's Nick Ward and Michigan's Jordan Poole each miss their first shot of the game.
Championship game starts with high intensity
Michigan State wins the tip and we are underway. Matt McQuaid misses a 3-pointer with Zavier Simpson in his face, and Ignas Brazdeikis throws an errant pass out of bounds while driving to the rim.
Kenny Goins misses a 3 on Michigan State's second possession.