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Michigan State Downs Michigan 70-64 - Match Report
Michigan State grabbed a 70-64 win over Michigan on Sunday, behind a 21-point effort from Rocket Watts at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
Bettors who backed Michigan State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.0 at sportsbooks.
Michigan State got 18 points from Aaron Henry and another 11 points from Joey Hauser. Rocket Watts contributed 4 assists, while Marcus Bingham Jr. cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Michigan got 13 points from Chaundee Brown Jr. in a losing cause and another 12 points from Hunter Dickinson. Mike Smith contributed 7 assists for them, while Hunter Dickinson had 7 rebounds.
Michigan State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Michigan State had a 36-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.