by: Daniel House
Photo: University of Minnesota
All year, the Gophers have been tested by a quality schedule. On Thursday night, the trend continued as Minnesota traveled to Breslin Center for a matchup against No. 8 Michigan State. Center Daniel Oturu scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, but guard Cassius Winston powered the Spartans to their sixth consecutive victory. Winston, a Big Ten Player of the Year candidate, had 27 points and six assists in Michigan State's 74-58 win.
From the opening tip, Spartans big man Xavier Tillman asserted himself in the post. He quickly completed three strong post moves and snatched a physical rebound.