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Big Ten Tournament - Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan State Spartans Recap - Michigan State Wins 77-67
A.J. Hoggard scored 17 points leading Michigan State to a 77-67 victory over Minnesota at Target Center on Thursday.
Bettors who backed Michigan State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks.
Michigan State got 15 points from Tyson Walker and another 9 points from Jaden Akins. A.J. Hoggard contributed 6 assists, while Jaden Akins cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Minnesota got 19 points from Dawson Garcia in a losing cause and another 11 points from Cam Christie. Elijah Hawkins contributed 7 assists for them, while Cam Christie had 4 rebounds.
Michigan State trailed at halftime, 34-33.
Michigan State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-18.