Spartans end Ohio State's 39-game home winning streak

Michigan State entered Value City Arena and forcibly grabbed a share of the Big Ten lead tonight, holding Ohio State to 14 field goals in a 58-48 upset of the third-ranked Buckeyes that snapped their 39-game home winning streak.

Adreian Payne of Dayton doubled his scoring average with 15 points, Keith Appling scored 14 points and Draymond 12 to lead 11th-ranked Michigan State (20-5, 9-3). The Spartans had lost their past three games to Ohio State.

Jared Sullinger led Ohio State (21-4, 9-3) with 17 points and 16 rebounds but also turned the ball over 10 times. Ohio State had 15 turnovers and shot less than 30 percent from the field. Aaron Craft added 15 points for OSU.

Despite their woes on offense, the Buckeyes cut a 12-point lead to 44-40 on Sullinger’s second basket in three possessions with 6:24 left. ...............(more)

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