No. 19 Mich. St. outlasts Minnesota 75-67 in Big 10 opener
Minnesota forward Eric Curry, left, shoots over Michigan State guard Marcus Bingham Jr. during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Minnesota forward Eric Curry, left, shoots over Michigan State guard Marcus Bingham Jr. during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

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Michigan State guard Malik Hall (25) reaches for a rebound before Minnesota forward Jamison Battle can get to it during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Michigan State guard Malik Hall (25) reaches for a rebound before Minnesota forward Jamison Battle can get to it during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

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Michigan State guard Malik Hall (25) tries to drive past Minnesota forward Jamison Battle (10) as guard Payton Willis watches during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Michigan State guard Malik Hall (25) tries to drive past Minnesota forward Jamison Battle (10) as guard Payton Willis watches during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Dec. 08, 2021 09:57 PM EST
Minnesota guard Payton Willis (0) drives past Michigan State guard Tyson Walker during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Minnesota guard Payton Willis (0) drives past Michigan State guard Tyson Walker during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Dec. 08, 2021 10:07 PM EST
Minnesota guard Payton Willis, left, shoots over Michigan State guard Max Christie during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Minnesota guard Payton Willis, left, shoots over Michigan State guard Max Christie during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

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