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March Madness - Kansas State Defeats Michigan State 98-93 - Recap
Kansas State got 20 points and 19 assists from Markquis Nowell en route to a 98-93 victory over Michigan State on Thursday at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed Kansas State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.0 at sportsbooks.
Kansas State got 20 points from Markquis Nowell and another 15 points from Ismael Massoud. Markquis Nowell contributed 19 assists, while Nae'Qwan Tomlin cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Michigan State got 25 points from A.J. Hoggard in a losing cause and another 18 points from Joey Hauser. A.J. Hoggard contributed 6 assists for them, while Malik Hall had 8 rebounds.
Kansas State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Michigan State had a 29-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.