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WATCH: Michigan State ends first half with incredible sequence
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Michigan State knows how to end a half in impressive fashion.
Sunday, the Spartans were hosting Wisconsin-Green Bay for a non-conference matchup in East Lansing. Michigan State wasn’t having much trouble in the game, holding onto a 59-35 lead as the first half was coming to a close.
The Spartans weren’t satisfied with the 24-point advantage entering half, though.
With time expiring, Cassius Winston put a move on his defender, clearing a driving lane to the basket. He was able to find the cup with :03 left. But the Spartans weren’t done there. Xavier Tillman stole the ensuing inbounds pass and fired up a three pointer as time expired, with the ball finding the bottom of the net.
Michigan State took a 64-35 advantage into the half.
Just in case @MSU_Basketball fans forgot how delicious those final seconds of the first half were, let's relive it. pic.twitter.com/2cKQ4Jrdeq
— Michigan State on BTN (@MichiganStOnBTN) December 16, 2018
Michigan State already had a ton of confidence headed into the locker room, and that sequence essentially ended Wisconsin-Green Bay’s hopes at mounting a comeback.
After Sunday’s game, the Spartans have just two non-conference games remaining on the schedule: vs. Oakland and vs. Northern Illinois.
The Spartans were 8-2 entering Saturday’s matchup.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB