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Recap - Michigan State Defeats Penn State 80-72

Michigan State got 29 points and 10 rebounds from Malik Hall en route to a 80-72 victory over Penn State on Wednesday at Bryce Jordan Center.

Michigan State was a -3.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Michigan State got 20 points from Jaden Akins and another 10 points from Carson Cooper. A.J. Hoggard contributed 5 assists, while Malik Hall cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Penn State got 15 points from Zach Hicks in a losing cause and another 15 points from Ace Baldwin Jr.. Ace Baldwin Jr. contributed 7 assists for them, while Qudus Wahab had 4 rebounds.

Michigan State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Michigan State had a 30-20 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Michigan State heads into a battle against Michigan. Penn State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Nebraska.