SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Tonight brought Michigan State’s sixth game in 13 days, its sixth away from home, its third big one – and its third squandered opportunity.

The No. 19 Spartans appeared to be in control in the second half at Notre Dame, up seven and getting any shot they wanted. But a pair of familiar foes, turnovers and defensive miscues, helped an unfamiliar foe to a 79-78 overtime victory. - Read more at Freep.com