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Minnesota makes a statement against Michigan State

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Minnesota guard Andre Hollins drives against Michigan State guard Travis Trice in the second half Monday in Minneapolis. The Golden Gophers won 76-63.

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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo knows when a game is there for the taking, and this was one of those games. The Spartans led Minnesota by five points with less than 8:30 to play and were throwing their weight around at Williams Arena once again. Then the Golden Gophers did something they rarely do against Michigan State — they pushed back.

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