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March Madness - Recap - Michigan State Defeats Marquette 69-60

Tyson Walker scored 23 points leading Michigan State to a 69-60 victory over Marquette at Nationwide Arena on Sunday.

Michigan State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.5-point spread as underdogs.

Michigan State got 14 points from Joey Hauser and another 13 points from A.J. Hoggard. A.J. Hoggard contributed 4 assists, while Joey Hauser cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Marquette got a 16-point performance from Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who was supported by 14 points from Kam Jones. Tyler Kolek had 5 assists in a losing cause for Marquette, while Stevie Mitchell grabbed 8 rebounds.

Michigan State led at halftime, 33-29.

Michigan State had a 36-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.