Tyson Walker and Malik Hall scored 19 points apiece and Michigan State pulled away late to beat Maryland 63-54 on Saturday night.
Julian Reese
Mady Sissoko Maryland forward Julian Reese (10) and Michigan State center Mady Sissoko, right, vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
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Tom Izzo Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
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Tre HollomanJahmir Young Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) blocks a shot by Maryland guard Jahmir Young, center right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
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Carson Cooper
DeShawn Harris-Smith Michigan State center Carson Cooper, left, and Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
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Tyson Walker
Jamie Kaiser Jr. Michigan State guard Tyson Walker, left, shoots against Maryland forward Jamie Kaiser Jr., right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
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A.J. Hoggard
DeShawn Harris-Smith Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) goes up for a layup against Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
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Jahmir Young
Coen Carr Maryland guard Jahmir Young, left, drives against Michigan State forward Coen Carr, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) blocks a shot by Maryland guard Jahmir Young, center right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)(AP/Al Goldis)
Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) blocks a shot by Maryland guard Jahmir Young, center right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)(AP/Al Goldis)
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tyson Walker and Malik Hall scored 19 points apiece and Michigan State pulled away late to beat Maryland 63-54 on Saturday night.
Walker made 8 of 16 shots with two 3-pointers for the Spartans (14-8, 6-5 Big Ten Conference). Hall made 5 of 9 attempts with a 3-pointer and 8 of 11 free throws, adding seven rebounds.
Jahmir Young had 31 points on 9-for-22 shooting to lead the Terrapins (13-9, 5-6). He was 4 of 12 from distance and 9 for 9 at the foul line. Donta Scott scored 11 of his 13 points in the first half.
Walker hit both of his 3-point attempts and scored 12 to lead Michigan State to a 31-27 advantage at halftime. Young had 12 points as just three players scored in the first half for Maryland.
Michigan State maintained its lead until Young hit a 3-pointer and scored five in a 7-0 run, putting the Terrapins on top 42-41 with 7:15 left to play. Hall followed with two free throws and a 3-pointer in a 7-2 spurt and the Spartans regained the lead and stayed in front.
Michigan State has won six in a row against Maryland. The Spartans have a 6-2 record at home in a series they lead 16-8.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo notched the 700th victory of his career — all with the Spartans — last time out after an 81-62 romp over Michigan.
Michigan State travels to play Minnesota on Tuesday. Maryland returns home to play Rutgers on Tuesday.
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