Overview
- Michigan State improved to 16-2 overall and 6-1 in the Big Ten with its fourth straight victory.
- Fears shot 6-for-9 from the field and 7-for-8 at the line, marking his fourth consecutive game with at least 15 points.
- The Spartans’ bench outscored Washington’s reserves 31-7 and their defense limited the Huskies to 3-for-19 from three.
- Washington fell to 10-8 (2-5 Big Ten) as Zoom Diallo scored 18 points and Hannes Steinbach added 17 points with nine rebounds.
- The Huskies played without guard Desmond Claude, who said he is stepping away from on-court activities due to ankle-related health concerns.