ncaab Game Recap
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans Wrap - Michigan State Wins 71-67
Aaron Henry scored 18 points leading Michigan State to a 71-67 victory over Ohio State at Jack Breslin Student Events Center on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Michigan State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks.
Michigan State got 11 points from Gabe Brown and another 8 points from Marcus Bingham Jr.. A.J. Hoggard contributed 6 assists, while Gabe Brown cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Ohio State got a 18-point performance from E.J. Liddell, who was supported by 17 points from Duane Washington Jr.. CJ Walker had 5 assists in a losing cause for Ohio State, while E.J. Liddell grabbed 8 rebounds.
Michigan State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Michigan State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-26.
Michigan State heads into a battle against Maryland. Ohio State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Iowa.