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Michigan State Bounces Back vs. Ohio State

Clemson, Notre Dame torch North Carolina State, Cincinnati

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Jan 16, 2008 12:01 AM CST

(Newser) – After an appalling 43-36 loss to Iowa on Saturday, no. 11 Michigan State came back strong against Ohio State for a 66-60 victory. Drew Neitzel had 13 points, eight after intermission, and the Spartans led by as many as 21, one game after being held to their lowest point total in over 50 years. Also in college basketball:

Notre Dame, too, bounced back from an ugly loss, routing Cincinnati 91-74 after losing to Marquette by 26 points.
Terrence Oglesby stayed hot from long distance, hitting four three-pointers to lead no. 24 Clemson past North Carolina State, 70-54.

Michigan State's Kalin Lucas, center, passes away from pressure by Ohio State's Evan Turner, right, and Jamar Butler during the second half of a basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, in East Lansing,... (Associated Press)

Ohio State's David Lighty, left, and Michigan State's Kalin Lucas reach for a loose ball during the second half of a basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 66-60.... (Associated Press)

Clemson's Terrence Oglesby, right, sinks a three point shot as North Carolina State's Dennis Horner reacts during the first half of the baketball game in Clemson, S.C., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008. Oglesby... (Associated Press)

Clemson's Terrence Oglesby, right, drives the lane against North Carolina State's Simon Harris during the second half of the baketball game in Clemson, S.C., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008. Oglesby had four 3-pointers... (Associated Press)

Clemson's Cliff Hammonds shoots against North Carolina State's Marques Johnson during the second half of their basketball game in Clemson, S.C., Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008. Hammonds led Clemson with 14 points... (Associated Press)

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