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Rehash&Analysis: No. 18 Michigan State staggers briefly, but shows (new?) character in beating Ohio State

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Michigan State Spartans forward Xavier Booker (34) dunks the ball against Ohio State in the second half at Value City Arena on Friday in Columbus. | Photo by Samantha Madar | USA Today Network

Michigan State used 15 points from Szymon Zapala and received turning-point moments from Xavier Booker in beating Ohio State, 69-62, Friday in Columbus. Inside, SpartanMag's Jim Comparoni provides analysis, and what's next for the Spartans.

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