Couch: Win bolsters MSU’s chances at NCAA tourney run

CHICAGO — If Michigan State finds its way to the NCAA tournament’s second weekend, Friday night’s 76-67 win over Ohio State made it possible.

The Spartans were as smooth as they’ve been offensively in several weeks — other than predictable gaffes at the free-throw line. They were dogged defensively when needed in the second half, and defied an edict that requires all matchups with the Buckeyes be decided by four points or less. - Read more at LSJ.com