Michigan State 71, Minnesota 69

Michigan State forward Joey Hauser scores the game winning basket with seconds remaining in the second half.

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins drives the ball around Minnesota guard Sean Sutherlin during the first half of a game between Michigan State University and the University of Minnesota, at Breslin Center, in East Lansing, January 12, 2022.

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. takes a shot over the top of Minnesota forward Eric Curry during the first half.

Michigan State guard Tyson Walker tries to shoot the ball while under pressure from Minnesota forward Charlie Daniels during the first half.

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. shoots the ball while under pressure from Minnesota forward Charlie Daniels during the first half.

Michigan State guard Max Christie dunks the ball during the first half.

Michigan State forward Gabe Brown drives the ball into Minnesota guard Luke Loewe during the first half.

Michigan State forward Gabe Brown lays in the ball during the first half.

Michigan State guard Tyson Walker drives to the basket over the top of Minnesota forward Jamison Battle during the first half.

Michigan State guard Max Christie races the ball away from Minnesota forward Jamison Battle during the first half.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches the play during the first half.

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins received a foul on this play with Minnesota guard E.J. Stephens during the first half.

Michigan State guard Max Christie tries to block a shot by Minnesota guard Luke Loewe during the first half.

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. cheers on his teammates during the first half.

Minnesota guard E.J. Stephens tries to shoot the ball while being defended by Michigan State forward Julius Marble II, left, and guard Jaden Akins during the first half.

Minnesota forward Eric Curry grabs a rebound ahead of Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. during the second half.

Michigan State guard Tyson Walker fights for a rebound with Minnesota forward Eric Curry, left, and guard Payton Willis during the second half.

Retired North Carolina university basketball coach Roy Williams watches the game during the second half.

Michigan State forward Gabe Brown takes a shot from the free throw line after a flagrant foul by Minnesota during the second half.

Michigan State guard Max Christie passes the ball around Minnesota guard E.J. Stephens during the second half.

Michigan State forward Joey Hauser drives the ball around Minnesota forward Jamison Battle during the second half.

Michigan State guard Michael Peterson calls to his teammates during the second half.

Minnesota forward Jamison Battle, right, and forward Eric Curry lay on the floor during the second half.

Minnesota forward Jamison Battle, top, checks out his teammate forward Eric Curry after being injured during the second half.

Minnesota forward Jamison Battle looks for an open man while being defended by Michigan State forward Joey Hauser, left, and forward Marcus Bingham Jr. during the second half.

Michigan State forward Gabe Brown and Minnesota guard Luke Loewe battle for a loose ball during the second half.

Michigan State forward Gabe Brown and Minnesota guard Luke Loewe battle for a loose ball during the second half.

Michigan State forward Gabe Brown and Minnesota guard Luke Loewe get tangled up while battling for a loose ball during the second half.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to his team during a time out in the second half.

Michigan State forward Malik Hall tries to keep Minnesota guard E.J. Stephens away from the net during the second half.

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins celebrates during the second half.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo argues with an official during the second half.

(From left) Michigan State guard Jaden Akins, guard Max Christiel, and forward Malik Hall try to stop Minnesota guard E.J. Stephens from scoring during the second half.

Michigan State guard Max Christie high-fives the fans after the Spartans defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 71-69 at Breslin Center, in East Lansing, January 12, 2022.