Michigan State did its best to give away a game on Wednesday, but thanks to a huge game from Malik Hall and a big play from Marcus Bingham Jr., the Spartans survived.
Hall scored a career-high 24 and didn’t miss a shot while Bingham’s lob dunk in the final seconds led Michigan State to a 63-61 victory over Loyola Chicago in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Bingham scored 11 and had seven blocks as Michigan State (4-1) overcame 20 turnovers and will play the winner of Auburn and UConn on Thursday.
Lucas Williamson scored 16 for Loyola (4-1).