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Michigan State Edges Northern Iowa, 59-52

Durrell Summers scored 19 points and Korie Lucious hit a whirling turnaround jumper with 95 seconds left, helping fifth-seeded Michigan State survive a mid-major scare with a 59-52 win over pesky Northern Iowa in the Midwest Regional semifinals Friday night.

Michigan State (27-8) needed a half to get used to Northern Iowa's grinding style and held the Panthers to 10 free throws over the final 10:22 to send the heroes of the Heartland home empty-handed.

 

Midwest: Northern Iowa 69, Kansas 67: Northern Iowa Upsets Overall No. 1 Seed Kansas

Midwest: Northern Iowa 69, Kansas 67: Northern Iowa Upsets Overall No. 1 Seed Kansas

Ali Farokhmanesh’s 20-footer stretched a 1-point lead to 4, and the Panthers held on for a surprise upset.

 

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