Game summary
Michigan State was able to outrun its own carelessness on the offensive end with high offensive effiiency and advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 70-50 win over Minnesota on Saturday night.
Xavier Tillman had a team-high 14, Cassius Winston had 13 points and nine assists, and Kenny Goins added nine and eight rebounds.
Michigan State committed 22 turnovers, but out-rebounded the Gophers, 45-19.
Spartans close out Gophers
Michigan State's Nick Ward and Minnesota's Isaiah Washington trade layups.
Media timeout: Michigan State 63, Minnesota 42 (3:30 2nd)
Amir Coffey makes a layup for Minnesota after the break.