SPARTANS

Rutgers 61, Michigan State 55

The Detroit News
Rutgers forward Mawot Mag (3) drives to the basket against Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New York, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Rutgers won the game, 61-55.
Rutgers forward Mawot Mag (3) drives to the basket against Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New York, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Rutgers won the game, 61-55.
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Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) during the first half.
Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy (4) drives to the basket against Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) during the first half.
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Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) and guard Caleb McConnell (22) defend against Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) during the first half.
Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) and guard Caleb McConnell (22) defend against Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) during the first half.
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Rutgers guard Cam Spencer (10) drives to the basket against Michigan State forward Joey Hauser during the first half.
Rutgers guard Cam Spencer (10) drives to the basket against Michigan State forward Joey Hauser during the first half.
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Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) grabs a rebound against Rutgers guard Cam Spencer (10) during the first half.
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) grabs a rebound against Rutgers guard Cam Spencer (10) during the first half.
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Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) shoots over Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the second half.
Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) shoots over Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the second half.
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Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) drives to the basket against Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the second half.
Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) drives to the basket against Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the second half.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts after a turnover against Rutgers during the second half.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts after a turnover against Rutgers during the second half.
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Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) fakes Rutgers defender Clifford Omoruyi (11) off of his feet during the second half.
Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) fakes Rutgers defender Clifford Omoruyi (11) off of his feet during the second half.
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Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) fouls Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) battling for the ball during the second half.
Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) fouls Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi (11) battling for the ball during the second half.
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Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) reacts after committing a foul against Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy, right, during the second half.
Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) reacts after committing a foul against Rutgers guard Paul Mulcahy, right, during the second half.
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Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell (22) reacts after scoring against Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) during the second half.
Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell (22) reacts after scoring against Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) during the second half.
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