3&OUT: Michigan State makes progress in key areas in 74-54 win over Butler

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Hoggard-Walker-Butler-Michigan-State — Veteran guards AJ Hoggard and Tyson Walker played lock-down defense against Butler (photo Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY) NETWORK

Michigan State took a step forward on Friday Night in handing Big East opponent Butler it's first loss of the season with a 74-54 win at the Breslin Center. The Spartans plays high level defense, got downhill and scored at the rim, and also showed improvement shooting the ball.