CLOSE Matt Charboneau breaks down Michigan State’s win at Ohio State The Detroit News Michigan State forward Nick Ward (44) scored 21 points, including 11 of 14 from the free-throw line, in Saturday’s victory over Ohio State.(Photo: Paul Vernon, Associated Press) When Michigan State walked off the court Saturday at Value City Arena as the first half against Ohio State came to a close, there was a familiar feeling. Just a year earlier the Spartans watched as Ohio State rattled off 12 straight points, capped by a near half-court heave from former Michigan guard Andrew Dakich. The wave continued in the second half as Ohio State blew out the then-No. 1 ranked Spartans. While not quite as overwhelming on Saturday, the Buckeyes again exploded in the final two minutes, outscoring Michigan State by eight points to turn a one-point deficit into a seven-point lead. The crowd was on fire and the eighth-ranked…
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