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Miles Bridges scored 14 of his 16 points in the first half and finished with 11 rebounds, leading Michigan State in a 77-66 win over Iowa on Saturday night. The Spartans (15-10, 7-5 Big Ten) bounced back from a lopsided loss at Michigan with their third win in four games, improving their chances of playing in a 20th straight NCAA tournament. Bridges was one of four Michigan State freshmen to score in double figures, and the only one who did much of his scoring in the first half. Continue to Article

February 11, 2017 8:25:pm EST

The selection committee revealed its top 16 teams on Saturday (AP). The NCAA tournament selection committee’s top teams largely mirrored those found in most mock brackets. Reigning national champion Villanova received the No. 1 overall seed in the field with Kansas, Baylor and Gonzaga joining them on the top seed line. Continue to Article

February 11, 2017 12:39:pm EST

Jordan Murphy was the lone bright spot as a freshman last season for Minnesota, the best rebounder and second-leading scorer while the Gophers staggered to a program-worst 8-23 record. Murphy's sophomore year has been more about meshing with a better, deeper lineup than standing out on a bad team - until his big game against Iowa on Wednesday night. ''Jordan did that just by sheer will,'' coach Richard Pitino said. Continue to Article

February 09, 2017 6:14:pm EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Jordan Murphy scored a career-high 25 points with 19 rebounds, Nate Mason had 25 points and seven assists and Minnesota outlasted Iowa 100-89 in double overtime on Wednesday night. Continue to Article

February 08, 2017 11:51:pm EST