He started earlier in the season but became the sixth man recently because the Buckeyes needed a lift from their bench. MSU won the Big Ten and got to the Final Four last season largely because of production from its reserves. But Reese and company outscored the Spartans' reserves, 24-6. That's what's hurting us with our subs. Talented players don't win games.
Tough players do.
We beat a premier team. This is a great thing for our program. Peterson had 20 points and 11 rebounds for MSU, which plays Saturday at home against Northwestern.