No. 9 Michigan State stifles No. 8 Mississippi State

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CHARLOTTE --Tyson Walker scored 19 points and Michigan State never trailed in claiming a 69-51 victory against Mississippi State in the NCAA West Region's first round Thursday afternoon.

The Spartans mostly did it with their defense, but six different players made at least one 3-point shot to boost the offense.

Jaden Akins racked up 15 points, joining Walker with three 3-poi