No. 9 Michigan State beats Oakland in annual holiday matchup | National Sports

DETROIT (AP) — Coen Carr scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half to help No. 9 Michigan State hold off Oakland for a 79-80 win on Saturday.

The Spartans (11-1) have won three straight since losing their only game this season, a six-point setback to No. 3 Duke.

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