No. 9 Michigan State beats Minnesota 79-55, ends 3-game skid
Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens (0) goes to the basket against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota's Jordan Murphy, left, maneuvers against Michigan State's Xavier Tillman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 79-55. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota coach Richard Pitino watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 79-55. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 79-55. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota's Isaiah Washingotn, left, drives against Michigan State's Aaron Henry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Nick Ward, right, looks to shoot against Minnesota's Daniel Oturu during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur (22) is pressured by Michigan State's Kenny Goins (25) and Aaron Henry (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Former players on Michigan State's 1979 national championship team, including Magic Johnson, center, Jay Vincent, left, and Greg Kelser, right, react during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, dives for the ball on a steal against Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 79-55. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)