SPARTANSMichigan State 79, Western Michigan 61The Detroit NewsMichigan State's Rocket Watts, right, starts a fast break after a steal against Western Michigan's Jaylon Holmes, left, as Michigan State's Aaron Henry, center, trails during the first half.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Aaron Henry goes up for a layup against Western Michigan during the first half.Al Goldis, APWestern Michigan's Titus Wright, left, works against Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. during the first half.Al Goldis, APWestern Michigan's B Artis White, left, puts up a shot against Michigan State's Aaron Henry during the first half.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Thomas Kithier, right, goes up for a layup against Western Michigan's B Artis White during the first half.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Joey Hauser, right, shoots a 3-pointer against Western Michigan's Greg Lee (23) during the second half.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Malik Hall, right, and Western Michigan's B Artis White (3) battle for a rebound during the second half.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Malik Hall, right, and Foster Loyer (3) and Western Michigan's Rafael Cruz Jr., center, and Titus Wright vie for the ball during the second half.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Gabe Brown, center, Rocket Watts, left, and A.J. Hoggard cheer on the bench during the second half.Al Goldis, APWestern Michigan's B Artis White drives against Michigan State during the second half.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Mady Sissoko, left, shoots against Western Michigan's Titus Wright, center, and B. Artis White, right, during the second half.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Aaron Henry (0) goes to the basket against Western Michigan's Josiah Freeman during the second half.Al Goldis, APMichigan State coach Tom Izzo, center, congratulates Rocket Watts (2) during a timeout during the first half.Al Goldis, APWestern Michigan head coach Clayton Bates.Al Goldis, Associated PressMichigan State coach Tom Izzo, right, talks with Aaron Henry during the second half.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Foster Loyer, right, reacts as he is fouled by Western Michigan's B Artis White.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Mady Sissoko, right, and Western Michigan's Rafael Cruz Jr., center, and Titus Wright reach for a rebound.Al Goldis, APWestern Michigan's Titus Wright controls a rebound against Michigan State.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's A.J. Hoggard shoots against Western Michigan.Al Goldis, APWestern Michigan's Titus Wright, bottom, is fouled by Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Aaron Henry, left, drives against Western Michigan's Rafael Cruz Jr.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Rocket Watts, left, drives against Western Michigan's B Artis White.Al Goldis, APWestern Michigan's Chase Barrs, right, and Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) vie for a rebound.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Thomas Kithier pulls down a rebound.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. shoots against Western Michigan.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Aaron Henry, left, drives against Western Michigan's Rafael Cruz Jr.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Joey Hauser, left, was scheduled to play against his older brother Sam, who is a senior forward on Virginia.Al Goldis, APWestern Michigan's Titus Wright, left, and Michigan State's Joey Hauser battle for a rebound as Western Michigan's Josiah Freeman, right, and Chase Barrs watch.Al Goldis, APMichigan State guard Rocket WattsAl Goldis, APMichigan State's Jack Hoiberg, right, dives for a loose ball in front of Western Michigan's Josiah Freeman (12).Al Goldis, APB. Artis White had 16 points in Western Michigan's 67-65 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday in Mount Pleasant.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Aaron Henry shoots against Western Michigan.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Aaron Henry looks to pass against Western Michigan.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. dunks against Western Michigan.Al Goldis, APMichigan State players react during a timeout.Al Goldis, APWestern Michigan's Titus Wright, left, and Michigan State's Julius Marble II vie for the ball.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Gabe Brown cheers from the bench against Western Michigan. Michigan State won 79-61.Al Goldis, APMichigan State's Joshua Langford shoots against Western Michigan.Al Goldis, APMichigan State assistant coach Mike Garland, left, and Western Michigan assistant Thomas Kelley shake hands following an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Kelley is a former Michigan State player and graduate assistant. Michigan State won 79-61.Al Goldis, AP