Michigan State's interior dominance proved too much for Ohio State in a 69-62 Big Ten opener victory. Center Szymon Zapala led the Spartans with 15 points, while both teams struggled offensively.
Ohio State was riding high off three consecutive victories, including a win over a top-five Kentucky team, entering Friday. Michigan State put an end to that winning streak, scoring 38 points in the paint against the Buckeyes in a 69-62 victory. Center Szymon Zapala led the Spartans with 15 points, while guard Jaden Akins added 14 and forward Coen Carr chipped in 11. Guard Micah Parrish led Ohio State with 13 points, followed by star point guard Bruce Thornton with 10.
Both teams struggled offensively, shooting a combined 10-of-45 from 3-point range and turning the ball over 32 times. Ohio State battled back from a 14-point deficit in the second half but couldn't hold on in the final eight minutes. The game started slowly, with Michigan State leading 9-5 more than five minutes in. Ohio State went on an 8-0 run to take the lead, but the Spartans quickly regained momentum. Jalen Akins hit Michigan State's first 3-pointer, and Zapala scored seven of the next eight points for MSU
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