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Michigan State 84, Nebraska 77

The Detroit News
Nebraska forward Lat Mayen (11) takes a jump shot over Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. Michigan State won, 84-77.
Nebraska forward Lat Mayen (11) takes a jump shot over Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. Michigan State won, 84-77.
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Nebraska guard Teddy Allen (0) makes a layup against Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) in the second half.
Nebraska guard Teddy Allen (0) makes a layup against Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) in the second half.
John Peterson, Associated Press
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) steal the ball away from Nebraska guard Teddy Allen (0) in the second half.
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) steal the ball away from Nebraska guard Teddy Allen (0) in the second half.
John Peterson, Associated Press
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) dunks after stealing the ball from Nebraska in the second half.
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) dunks after stealing the ball from Nebraska in the second half.
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Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) and Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) steal the ball away from Nebraska guard Trey McGowens (2) in the second half.
Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) and Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) steal the ball away from Nebraska guard Trey McGowens (2) in the second half.
John Peterson, Associated Press
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) drives to the basket against Nebraska in the second half.
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) drives to the basket against Nebraska in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Aaron Henry, center,makes a jump shot against Nebraska guard Kobe Webster, left, in the second half.
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry, center,makes a jump shot against Nebraska guard Kobe Webster, left, in the second half.
John Peterson, Associated Press
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) makes a lay up against Nebraska in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) makes a lay up against Nebraska in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
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Michigan State guard Foster Loyer (3) brings the ball downcourt against Nebraska in the second half.
Michigan State guard Foster Loyer (3) brings the ball downcourt against Nebraska in the second half.
John Peterson, Associated Press
Nebraska guard Teddy Allen shoots a jump shot prior to taking on Michigan State.
Nebraska guard Teddy Allen shoots a jump shot prior to taking on Michigan State.
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Nebraska forward Yvan Ouedraogo (24) receives a foul from Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) in the first half.
Nebraska forward Yvan Ouedraogo (24) receives a foul from Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) in the first half.
John Peterson, Associated Press
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg points downcourt in the first half.
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg points downcourt in the first half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier (15) in the first half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier (15) in the first half.
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Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) fights off Nebraska guard Trey McGowens (2) reaching for the ball in the first half.
Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) fights off Nebraska guard Trey McGowens (2) reaching for the ball in the first half.
John Peterson, Associated Press
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) makes a jump shot over Nebraska guard Shamiel Stevenson (4) in the first half.
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) makes a jump shot over Nebraska guard Shamiel Stevenson (4) in the first half.
John Peterson, Associated Press
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) looks to pass against Nebraska guard Kobe Webster (10) and Nebraska guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson (34) in the first half.
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) looks to pass against Nebraska guard Kobe Webster (10) and Nebraska guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson (34) in the first half.
John Peterson, Associated Press
Nebraska forward Yvan Ouedraogo (24) receives a foul from Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) in the first half.
Nebraska forward Yvan Ouedraogo (24) receives a foul from Michigan State forward Julius Marble II (34) in the first half.
John Peterson, Associated Press