Michigan State defeated Oregon 74-64 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals with Jase Richardson scoring 17 points and Jeremy Fears Jr. adding 11 points and five assists. The Spartans, now on an eight-game winning streak, will face either Wisconsin or UCLA in the semifinals. Nate Bittle led the Ducks with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Michigan State pulled away with a 15-0 run in the second half after Oregon cut the deficit to one point. The Spartans outscored Oregon in second-chance points despite being out-rebounded. Coach Tom Izzo’s team is showing Final Four potential. Oregon showcased strong play, making a case for a higher NCAA Tournament seed. Both teams look forward to their next matchups.
