Detroit Free Press · Jan 5, 2019
Game thread: Michigan State beats Ohio State, 86-77
No. 8 Michigan State (12-2, 3-0 Big Ten) at No. 14 Ohio State (12-1, 2-0)
When: Noon today.
Where: Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio.
TV: Fox.
Radio: WJR-AM (760). (Spartans radio affiliates)
Game notes: The Spartans have lost two straight in Columbus, including last year when they were the No. 1 team in the country. Cassius Winston leads MSU in scoring (17.1 per game) and assists (7.8). Gahanna, Ohio native Nick Ward averages 16.4 points and 6.4 rebounds for the Spartans. ... Sophomore 6-9 forward Kaleb Wesson averages 16.5 points and 6.8 rebounds for the Buckeyes. OSU's stringent defense holds opponents to 38.2 percent shooting overall, 29.3 percent from 3-point range.