Hauser nets 24, No. 8 Michigan St. tops Western Mich. 79-61
Western Michigan's B Artis White, left, puts up a shot against Michigan State's Aaron Henry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Western Michigan's B Artis White, left, puts up a shot against Michigan State's Aaron Henry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 06, 2020 07:21 PM EST
Michigan State's Thomas Kithier, right, goes up for a layup against Western Michigan's B Artis White during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Thomas Kithier, right, goes up for a layup against Western Michigan's B Artis White during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 06, 2020 07:21 PM EST
Western Michigan's Titus Wright, left, works against Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Western Michigan's Titus Wright, left, works against Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 06, 2020 07:21 PM EST
Michigan State's Aaron Henry goes up for a layup against Western Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Aaron Henry goes up for a layup against Western Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 06, 2020 07:21 PM EST
Michigan State's Rocket Watts, right, starts a fast break after a steal against Western Michigan's Jaylon Holmes, left, as Michigan State's Aaron Henry, center, trails during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Rocket Watts, right, starts a fast break after a steal against Western Michigan's Jaylon Holmes, left, as Michigan State's Aaron Henry, center, trails during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 06, 2020 07:21 PM EST
Michigan State's Joey Hauser, right, shoots a 3-pointer against Western Michigan's Greg Lee (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 79-61. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Joey Hauser, right, shoots a 3-pointer against Western Michigan's Greg Lee (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 79-61. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 06, 2020 08:02 PM EST
Michigan State's Joey Hauser shoots against Western Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 79-61. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Michigan State's Joey Hauser shoots against Western Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 79-61. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dec. 06, 2020 08:14 PM EST
Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) is defended by Detroit Mercy guard Bul Kuol, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) is defended by Detroit Mercy guard Bul Kuol, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dec. 04, 2020 07:24 PM EST