CHICAGO (AP) — No. 6 Michigan State gave Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo his 600th career win with a 77-70 victory over Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.
With their sights set on a sixth conference tournament title and deep NCAA run, the Spartans (26-6) pulled away in the second half for their third win over the Buckeyes this season.
Cassius Winston scored 18 points and Foster Loyer provided a lift off the bench with a career-high 14 points for the Spartans.
Keyshawn Woods scored 16 points and Kaleb Wesson added 14 for the Buckeyes (19-14), who will find out Sunday night if they will be one of the 68 teams in the tournament.