BTN.com staff, February 16, 2013
Keith Appling scored 16 points to go over 1,000 for his career and Adreian Payne added 15 points and 14 rebounds in eighth-ranked Michigan State's 73-64 victory over Nebraska on Saturday night. The win allowed Michigan State (22-4, 11-2) to remain tied with Indiana for first place in the Big Ten.
The Cornhuskers (12-14, 3-10), who have lost seven straight against opponents ranked in the top 10, never led but were within a point with 14 minutes left. The Spartans put away their fifth straight win with a 20-6 run.
Dylan Talley scored 19 of his career-high 28 points in the second half.
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Denzel Valentine finds Adreian Payne for alley-oop:
Gary Harris hustles, gets breakaway jam:
Adreian Payne picks up his 4th double double of the season. 10 points, 12 boards so far.
— Spartan Media Network (@Spartan_Radio) February 17, 2013
Dawson was bowled over there and it looks like he's favoring his left ankle. Limping around a bit. Keeps grabbing it.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) February 17, 2013
With that free throw, Keith Appling becomes the 43rd member of the 1,000 point club at MSU.
— Spartan Media Network (@Spartan_Radio) February 17, 2013
Shields has 10 second-half points for Neb. MSU leads 38-36 with 15:57 left. Harris will be shooting two free throws after break. #MSUNEB
— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) February 17, 2013
The ingredients for an upset are there. MSU turning it over, Huskers hitting tough shots.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) February 17, 2013
Adreian Payne is a mess right now … and he's off to the bench after an awful pass
— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) February 17, 2013
It's to the point where every time #Spartans Gary Harris attempts a 3, I think it's going in.
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) February 17, 2013
We have to match their physicality,especially on the glass
— Tim Miles (@CoachMiles) February 17, 2013
FINAL: Adreian Payne scored 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Derrick Nix added 13 and 10 to lift No. 8 Michigan State to a 73-64 win over Nebraska on Saturday at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Gary Harris was 5-of-7 from the floor and chipped in 14 points for the Spartans, who hit 49 percent of its field goals (23-of-47). Michigan State grabbed 16 offensive rebounds and also got a double-digit contribution from Keith Appling (16 points). Dylan Talley contributed 28 points and had four assists for Nebraska (12-14) in a losing effort. The Cornhuskers had trouble finding their touch, shooting just 36 percent (22-of-61) from the field.
HALFTIME: No. 8 Michigan State has used a 24-10 advantage on the glass to claim a 29-24 halftime lead at Nebraska. The Spartans led by as many as 11 points in the first half and never trailed. Adreian Payne grabbed seven rebounds and Derrick Nix chipped in with six to lead Michigan State's rebounding attack. Keith Appling led all scorers with 10 points, while Denzel Valentine added seven for the Spartans, who registered seven assists on 11 first-half field goals. Dylan Talley scored nine points and dished out three assists to pace the Huskers.
After dominating down low on Tuesday, the trio of Nix, Dawson and Payne have combined for 4 points on 1-for-10 shooting.
— Spartan Media Network (@Spartan_Radio) February 17, 2013
When shots like that Parker heave and that Talley bomb fall, that's when games like this can get interesting. Underdog starts believing.
— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) February 17, 2013
Valentine-to-Costello alley-oop. Bet that's not the last time we say that. #spartans
— Brent Yarina (@BTNBrentYarina) February 17, 2013
#MSUSpartans have 9 turnovers already but lead #Huskers 25-19, thanks to a 20-10 rb edge and Neb's 28-percent shooting
— Eric Olson (@ericolson64) February 17, 2013
Last 4-5 trips down the floor for MSU have been a few of its ugliest offensive possessions in quite awhile
— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) February 17, 2013
With that 3-pointer from Denzel Valentine, he's now shooting 12-for-21 from the field over the last 4+ games.
— Spartan Media Network (@Spartan_Radio) February 17, 2013
David Rivers had made 10 straight field goals against Michigan State until that missed layup. MSU leads #Nebrasketball 13-9.
— Brian Rosenthal (@GBRosenthal) February 17, 2013
Nebraska defense much improved under Miles
— Hondo Carpenter (@HondoCarpenter) February 17, 2013
Ubel collects rebound No. 500 and then get Nebraska's first basket
— Nebraska Men's Basketball (@HuskerMBB) February 17, 2013
Liking the Nebraska throwbacks. It's hard to go wrong with throwbacks.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) February 17, 2013
Below the thigh, Brandon pic.twitter.com/oBqFGl62
— Brian Rosenthal (@GBRosenthal) February 16, 2013
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