Michigan St beats No. 4 Ohio St 71-67, improves NCAA resume

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann continues to argue after being whistled for a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. drives to the basket against Michigan State guard Rocket Watts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Michigan State forward Gabe Brown celebrates the team's 71-67 win over Ohio State in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) shoots against Michigan State forwards Julius Marble II (34) and Aaron Henry, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) defends against a shot by Ohio State guard CJ Walker (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) takes a shot against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts to a call against the Spartans during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)