Michigan State guard Cassius Winston shoots against Ohio State forward Kaleb Wesson during the first half in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.(Photo: Paul Vernon, AP) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Michigan State faded last year at Ohio State after a late first-half run by the Buckeyes. Cassius Winston, Nick Ward and the other veteran Spartans made sure they didn’t wilt again. Winston and Ward combined for 46 points, and No. 7 Michigan got a number of key plays from its upperclassmen down the stretch to pull out an 86-77 Big Ten road victory over No. 12 Ohio State on Saturday at Value City Arena. Ward, who is from nearby Gahanna, shined in his homecoming by making 5 of 7 shots and 11 of 14 free throws for 21 points, adding seven rebounds. Winston scored 25 points, 15 of them coming after halftime, to go with five assists. Senior Kenny Goins had eight…
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