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MEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU leading Michigan at halftime

Yesterday after the game, junior guard Travis Trice made it clear this team is trying to give the sophomores a ring.Well, sophomore guard Gary Harris is trying to give himself a rock, as his 13 points have helped MSU take a 38-29 halftime lead over UM in the Big Ten Tournament final.MSU is dominating the rebounding game, as freshman forward Gavin Schilling and senior forward Adreian Payne each have four boards to give the Spartans a 20-11 advantage.MSU’s defense has held UM to 31.8 percent shooting, but Wolverine guard Nik Stauskus has filled up the hoop for 13 points.UM opened up with back-to-back 3-pointers by Nik Stauskus and Derrick Walton Jr.

SPORTS

Gymnastics takes third place out of four in last home meet

msu recap - http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-gym/recaps/031...msu roster - http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-gym/mtt/msu-w-...msu schedule - http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-gym/sched/msu-...rankings - http://www.ncaa.com/rankings/gymnastics-women/ncnebraska roster - http://www.huskers.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=77&S...nebraska coaching staff - http://www.huskers.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID...***the packet of notes is on my desk with the quotes attached to the back of them! If you need anything call me or text me! (:

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Column: Spartan men's basketball shows progress in win

INDIANAPOLIS - MSU basketball has been compared to a lot of things, but I’ve got one I bet hasn’t even crossed your mind.Flappy Bird.Yes, the similarities between the addictive game and the Spartans are as long as Tom Izzo’s injury report throughout the season.Friday night’s dominating 67-51 win against lowly Northwestern felt just like setting a new high score in the fantastic app.