EAST LANSING, Mich. (Interstat) — Michigan State overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Ohio State 66-60 in a Big Ten men’s basketball game Sunday at Breslin Center.

The Spartans, trailing 26-23 at halftime, outscored the Buckeyes 43-34 in the second half to secure the victory before a crowd of 14,797. Michigan State improved to 22-5 overall, while Ohio State fell to 17-10. The Buckeyes led despite a stronger interior performance, scoring 34 points in the paint to Michigan State’s 26. The Spartans countered with a 9-5 edge in fastbreak points. Michigan State was a 10.5-point pregame favorite, but the combined score fell well under the over/under line of 148.5.