Gophers-Michigan State game recap

February 14, 2018 at 7:44AM

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Jaren Jackson Jr., Michigan State

The 6-11 freshman had a career-high 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field and 5-for-8 from three-point range in Tuesday's victory against the Gophers. The future NBA lottery pick also grabbed six rebounds, had three assists and three blocks in 22 minutes.

BY THE NUMBERS

49-22 Michigan State's rebounding edge against Minnesota after entering the game with a Big Ten-best plus-10.1 rebounding margin.

27-10 The Spartans' advantage in assists over the Gophers on Tuesday night.

10-12 Michigan State's three-point shooting in the first half, which included making six in a row to open the game.

MARCUS FULLER

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