BTN.com staff, February 12, 2013
Gary Harris scored 17 points and Derrick Nix had 14 to help No. 8 Michigan State rout No. 4 Michigan 75-52 on Tuesday night, the rivalry's first matchup of top 10 teams. The Spartans (21-4, 10-2 Big Ten) broke a first-place tie in the conference with No. 1 Indiana.
The Wolverines (21-4, 8-4) have lost three of four, but the closely contested setbacks on the road against the Hoosiers and Wisconsin were nothing like the latest.
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Michigan State didn't trail once, led by as many as 16 points in the first half and enjoyed 30-point leads in the second half.
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FINAL: No. 8 Michigan State pulled out a stunning 75-52 victory over No. 4 Michigan on Tuesday at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing. Michigan State (21-4) dominated Michigan (21-4) en route to the victory, shooting 48 percent from the field. Even in defeat, Trey Burke came through for the Wolverines with 18 points, four assists, 7-of-11 shooting from the field, and 3-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc. Derrick Nix sparked the Spartans, as he contributed 14 points, hauled in five rebounds, had three assists, and knocked down 6-of-9 shot attempts for Michigan State in the game. The Spartans were able to secure 18 offensive boards. Michigan State also got double-digit efforts from Gary Harris (17 points), Keith Appling (11) and Branden Dawson (10).
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Now come the "overrated" chants. A little late don't you think, fellas?
— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) February 13, 2013
Michigan 16 of 44 from the field, out-rebounded 33-22, 13 turnovers.
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 13, 2013
Michigan State up 20-plus on Michigan; if they were scoring toughness points, it would be 50-plus.
— Rick Brown (@ByRickBrown) February 13, 2013
Trey Burke has 16 on 6-9 shooting for Michigan. Rest of team has 20 points on 9-26 shooting. #MSU dominating everywhere
— Brian Calloway (@brian_calloway) February 13, 2013
Tom Izzo looked like he almost got misty-eyed when Valentine hit nothing but the bottom of the net on a 3 to put MSU up 21 with 12+ left
— Larry Lage (@LarryLage) February 13, 2013
Seven minutes gone by in the second half. Michigan still hasn't passed Michigan State's halftime total.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) February 13, 2013
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No one better than Izzo!!!!
— Drew Stanton (@drewstanton) February 13, 2013
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Turn out the lights Michigan, the party is over. #Badgers
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) February 13, 2013
#Michigan is anything but N*Sync tonight. Like anything. People, friends, help me think of something more apt than WE ON.
— Stephen J. Nesbitt (@stephenjnesbitt) February 13, 2013
Burke now with 3 fouls — have to just let him go here.
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 13, 2013
HALFTIME: No. 8 Michigan State took full advantage of the stellar combination of Derrick Nix and Gary Harris, ending the first half against No. 4 Michigan up 36-24. Nix scored 10 points and shot 4-of-5 from the field, while Harris scored 11 points and hit 3-of-5 three-point tries. The Spartans, who have outrebounded the Wolverines 20-12, led from the start and led by as many as 16 points. Through 20 minutes of action, a major weapon for the Spartans has been shut down, as Michigan has kept Keith Appling in check (3 points). After already giving up eight offensive rebounds to Michigan State, the Wolverines will have to keep the Spartans off the boards in the second half. Michigan's Trey Burke already has 10 points and three assists.
Michigan's a debacle right now. Total debacle.
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 13, 2013
The Gary Harris-Nik Stauskas matchup has been the most fun to watch so far. Two terrific freshman guards.
— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) February 13, 2013
If you've got a decent zone in the bag, it's time to use it, Michigan.
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 13, 2013
Denzel Valentine is my favorite kind of player. You don?t have to be the fastest or most athletic. Play angles.
— Eamonn Brennan (@eamonnbrennan) February 13, 2013
#Spartans Gary Harris has made 29 of last 52 3-pointers. That's 56 percent.
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) February 13, 2013
They can't mess with us fellas!!! we too deep…
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) February 13, 2013
It is 100 percent personal between Jordan Morgan and Derrick Nix. Dating back to their high school days…
— Kyle Bogenschutz (@KyleBogey) February 13, 2013
Mich has to find a way to get GR3 easy baskets early so he doesn't have to rely on hitting jump shots-he is one of the key players for a win
— Jim Jackson (@jimjackson419) February 13, 2013
Well. It's loud.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) February 13, 2013
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McGary makes his first career start as a freshman. #GoBlue
— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) February 13, 2013
Maize Rage shirt being torn apart by students in the Izzone. pic.twitter.com/QF7e1Lkg
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) February 13, 2013
In my three years on the beat, this is by far the rowdiest Izzone I've seen … and tip is still 25 minutes away
— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) February 13, 2013
Hoke and Dantonio shaking hands…when do they start a fistfight over recruits?
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) February 13, 2013
Rumble at center court, anyone?
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 13, 2013
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MSU students chanting "Fat Tuesday" as Michigan football coach Brady Hoke walks in the building.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) February 13, 2013
Brady Hoke meets the Izzone pic.twitter.com/ZNXDpEPI
— Hondo Carpenter (@HondoCarpenter) February 13, 2013
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Former UM captain Zack Novak in the first row behind UM bench pic.twitter.com/hG1IimTR
— Mark Snyder (@Mark__Snyder) February 13, 2013
Michigan State going all-in on this "You Off" stuff — I see signs in the crowd, T-shirts everywhere, chants. … Now "Little Sister"
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 13, 2013
The worst part about playing this team is seeing them around campus! #BeatMichigan #sendembackhome
— Marcus Rush (@M_Rush44) February 13, 2013
Let's just hope the game tonight is as good as the hype leading up to it has been, cause it has been FUN!
— Mike Wilson (@ByMikeWilson) February 13, 2013
Michigan's Jordan Morgan is dressed and looks like he'll play.
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) February 13, 2013
Michigan has arrived. Nik Stauskas on the court first and the Izzone immediately chants "USA, USA" at the Canadian.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) February 13, 2013
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