Nebraska 71, at Michigan State 73

EAST LANSING, Mich. (Interstat) — In a tense, back-and-forth Big Ten battle defined by critical plays in the final seconds, Michigan State survived a furious Nebraska rally to remain atop the conference standings with a 73-71 victory Thursday night at Breslin Center. The Spartans, who improved to 17-1 overall, saw a 10-point fourth-quarter lead evaporate but made the necessary defensive stops and free throws in the final minute to escape before a crowd of 4,273. The Cornhuskers, who fell to 14-3, had a chance to tie or win on their final possession but committed a costly turnover. The game’s decisive… Read more...