BUFFALO, N.Y. (Interstat) — Michigan State cruised past North Dakota State 92-67 in a men’s NCAA Division I tournament first-round game Thursday at KeyBank Center. The Spartans, now 26-7, built a 45-25 halftime lead and maintained control throughout before a crowd of 17,182. The Bison, who finish their season 27-8, were led by a 42-point second half but could not close the gap. Michigan State advanced to face South Florida on Saturday. The Spartans covered the 16-point spread as heavy favorites, and the total score went over the projected line.