The Gophers men’s basketball team wasn’t a Big Ten title contender, but that’s the way Michigan State coach Tom Izzo prepared to play before Tuesday’s 73-51 Spartans win at Breslin Center. The Gophers not only had the attention of the Big Ten-leading Spartans with a three-game winning streak,

The Gophers had 11 turnovers in the first half Tuesday, and the Spartans took advantage with a 11-0 lead in fast-break points. Minnesota had only one turnover in the second half, but the Spartans were still able to get out and run with 17-3 advantage in transition points.

The Gophers came into Tuesday's matchup red-hot with a three-game win streak, but the Big Ten-leading Spartans were simply too much to handle and pulled away 73-51. Minnesota faced an uphill battle on the road against No.

Dawson Garcia scored 21 points, but former Cretin-Derham Hall star Tre Holloman helped Michigan State end Minnesota’s three-game winning streak.