DETROIT, Mich -- Leading by just 4 points at the half (44-40), Michigan State used a 17-5 run early in the 2nd half and led by as many as 18 points in 82-78 win over Bucknell in the 1st round of the NCAA tournament at Little Caesars Arena.
Bucknell hits 4 3-point field goals in the final minute but got no closer than 4.
Miles Bridges led the Spartans (30-4) with 29 points and 9 rebounds. Jeremy Langford scored 22 points on 7-10 shooting. Cassius Winston scored 11 points and dished out 10 assists.
Bucknell's Zach Thomas led the Bison (25-10) with 27 points, but scored just 7 points in the 2nd half.
Michigan State advances to Sunday's 2nd round in Detroit and will the TCS/Syracuse winner at a time to be determined.
