SPARTANS

Michigan State 79, Western Michigan 61

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Michigan 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.
Michigan 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.
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Michigan State's Aaron Henry goes up for a layup against Western Michigan during the first half.
Michigan State's Aaron Henry goes up for a layup against Western Michigan during the first half.
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Western Michigan's Titus Wright, left, works against Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. during the first half.
Western Michigan's Titus Wright, left, works against Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. during the first half.
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Western Michigan's B Artis White, left, puts up a shot against Michigan State's Aaron Henry during the first half.
Western Michigan's B Artis White, left, puts up a shot against Michigan State's Aaron Henry during the first half.
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Michigan State's Thomas Kithier, right, goes up for a layup against Western Michigan's B Artis White during the first half.
Michigan State's Thomas Kithier, right, goes up for a layup against Western Michigan's B Artis White during the first half.
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Michigan State's Joey Hauser, right, shoots a 3-pointer against Western Michigan's Greg Lee (23) during the second half.
Michigan State's Joey Hauser, right, shoots a 3-pointer against Western Michigan's Greg Lee (23) during the second half.
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Michigan State's Malik Hall, right, and Western Michigan's B Artis White (3) battle for a rebound during the second half.
Michigan State's Malik Hall, right, and Western Michigan's B Artis White (3) battle for a rebound during the second half.
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Michigan 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.
Michigan 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.
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Michigan State's Gabe Brown, center, Rocket Watts, left, and A.J. Hoggard cheer on the bench during the second half.
Michigan State's Gabe Brown, center, Rocket Watts, left, and A.J. Hoggard cheer on the bench during the second half.
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Western Michigan's B Artis White drives against Michigan State during the second half.
Western Michigan's B Artis White drives against Michigan State during the second half.
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Michigan State's Mady Sissoko, left, shoots against Western Michigan's Titus Wright, center, and B. Artis White, right, during the second half.
Michigan State's Mady Sissoko, left, shoots against Western Michigan's Titus Wright, center, and B. Artis White, right, during the second half.
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Michigan State's Aaron Henry (0) goes to the basket against Western Michigan's Josiah Freeman during the second half.
Michigan State's Aaron Henry (0) goes to the basket against Western Michigan's Josiah Freeman during the second half.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, center, congratulates Rocket Watts (2) during a timeout during the first half.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, center, congratulates Rocket Watts (2) during a timeout during the first half.
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Western Michigan head coach Clayton Bates.
Western Michigan head coach Clayton Bates.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, right, talks with Aaron Henry during the second half.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, right, talks with Aaron Henry during the second half.
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Michigan State's Foster Loyer, right, reacts as he is fouled by Western Michigan's B Artis White.
Michigan State's Foster Loyer, right, reacts as he is fouled by Western Michigan's B Artis White.
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Michigan State's Mady Sissoko, right, and Western Michigan's Rafael Cruz Jr., center, and Titus Wright reach for a rebound.
Michigan State's Mady Sissoko, right, and Western Michigan's Rafael Cruz Jr., center, and Titus Wright reach for a rebound.
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Western Michigan's Titus Wright controls a rebound against Michigan State.
Western Michigan's Titus Wright controls a rebound against Michigan State.
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Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard shoots against Western Michigan.
Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard shoots against Western Michigan.
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Western Michigan's Titus Wright, bottom, is fouled by Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr.
Western Michigan's Titus Wright, bottom, is fouled by Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr.
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Michigan State's Aaron Henry, left, drives against Western Michigan's Rafael Cruz Jr.
Michigan State's Aaron Henry, left, drives against Western Michigan's Rafael Cruz Jr.
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Michigan State's Rocket Watts, left, drives against Western Michigan's B Artis White.
Michigan State's Rocket Watts, left, drives against Western Michigan's B Artis White.
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Western Michigan's Chase Barrs, right, and Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) vie for a rebound.
Western Michigan's Chase Barrs, right, and Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) vie for a rebound.
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Michigan State's Thomas Kithier pulls down a rebound.
Michigan State's Thomas Kithier pulls down a rebound.
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Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. shoots against Western Michigan.
Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. shoots against Western Michigan.
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Michigan State's Aaron Henry, left, drives against Western Michigan's Rafael Cruz Jr.
Michigan State's Aaron Henry, left, drives against Western Michigan's Rafael Cruz Jr.
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Michigan State's Joey Hauser, left, was scheduled to play against his older brother Sam, who is a senior forward on Virginia.
Michigan State's Joey Hauser, left, was scheduled to play against his older brother Sam, who is a senior forward on Virginia.
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Western 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.
Western 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.
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Michigan State guard Rocket Watts
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts
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Michigan State's Jack Hoiberg, right, dives for a loose ball in front of Western Michigan's Josiah Freeman (12).
Michigan State's Jack Hoiberg, right, dives for a loose ball in front of Western Michigan's Josiah Freeman (12).
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B. Artis White had 16 points in Western Michigan's 67-65 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday in Mount Pleasant.
B. Artis White had 16 points in Western Michigan's 67-65 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday in Mount Pleasant.
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Michigan State's Aaron Henry shoots against Western Michigan.
Michigan State's Aaron Henry shoots against Western Michigan.
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Michigan State's Aaron Henry looks to pass against Western Michigan.
Michigan State's Aaron Henry looks to pass against Western Michigan.
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Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. dunks against Western Michigan.
Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. dunks against Western Michigan.
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Michigan State players react during a timeout.
Michigan State players react during a timeout.
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Western Michigan's Titus Wright, left, and Michigan State's Julius Marble II vie for the ball.
Western Michigan's Titus Wright, left, and Michigan State's Julius Marble II vie for the ball.
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Michigan State's Gabe Brown cheers from the bench against Western Michigan. Michigan State won 79-61.
Michigan State's Gabe Brown cheers from the bench against Western Michigan. Michigan State won 79-61.
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Michigan State's Joshua Langford shoots against Western Michigan.
Michigan State's Joshua Langford shoots against Western Michigan.
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Michigan 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.
Michigan 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.
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