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First-place Michigan State faces another tough test: No. 19 Maryland

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Freep beat writer Chris Solari analyze MSU's 70-64 win at Nebraska. Graham Couch and Chris Solari, Lansing State Journal

And then there was one.

But for how long?

The last unbeaten in Big Ten play, No. 6 Michigan State hosts No. 19 Maryland on Monday in a battle for the top of the conference.

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The Spartans (16-2, 7-0) are in first place, with the Terrapins (16-3, 7-1) a half-game behind MSU and a half-game ahead of No.