EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jaden Akins scored 20 points and No. 16 Michigan State extended its winning streak to eight games by rolling past Washington, 88-54 on Thursday night.
Jeremy Fears Jr. had his first career double-double with 12 points and 10 assists for Michigan State (14-2, 4-0 Big Ten), which pulled even with archrival Michigan for the conference lead. Jase Richardson scored 12 points and Tre Holloman added 11 points and six assists.
The Spartans didn't allow a basket for more than 10 minutes to begin the game and led 42-13 at halftime.
Tyler Harris scored 14 points for the Huskies (10-6, 1-4), who missed their first 14 shots.