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Photos: MSU beats Wisconsin on Senior Day to get off the Bubble

Senior Eron Harris ,14, of MSU waves to the crowd after checking into the Spartans' game with Wisconsin Sunday February 26, 2017 in East Lansing. The last second substitution allowed the injured guard to enter the game and kiss the Spartan at mid-court as he fellow seniors did.
Senior Eron Harris ,14, of MSU waves to the crowd after checking into the Spartans' game with Wisconsin Sunday February 26, 2017 in East Lansing. The last second substitution allowed the injured guard to enter the game and kiss the Spartan at mid-court as he fellow seniors did.
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A court sized American flag is displayed as the National Anthem is played prior to the Spartans' game with Wisconsin Sunday.
A court sized American flag is displayed as the National Anthem is played prior to the Spartans' game with Wisconsin Sunday.
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Marveda Saunders ,center, the mother of MSU's Eron Harris sings the National Anthem prior to the Spartans' game with Wisconsin Sunday in East Lansing.
Marveda Saunders ,center, the mother of MSU's Eron Harris sings the National Anthem prior to the Spartans' game with Wisconsin Sunday in East Lansing.
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Izzone members chant as MSU players are introuduced prior to their game with Wisconsin.
Izzone members chant as MSU players are introuduced prior to their game with Wisconsin.
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Josh Langford ,1, of MSU puts up a 3-point shot attempt from the corner over Vitto Brown ,30, of Wisconsin.
Josh Langford ,1, of MSU puts up a 3-point shot attempt from the corner over Vitto Brown ,30, of Wisconsin.
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TumTum Nairn Jr. ,11, of MSU lays the ball up and in past Zak Showalter ,3, of Wisconsin for the first MSU points of their game Sunday February 26, 2017 in East Lansing.
TumTum Nairn Jr. ,11, of MSU lays the ball up and in past Zak Showalter ,3, of Wisconsin for the first MSU points of their game Sunday February 26, 2017 in East Lansing.
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Etan Harp ,left, of Wisconsin blocks a shot attempt by TumTum Nairn Jr. ,11, of MSU .
Etan Harp ,left, of Wisconsin blocks a shot attempt by TumTum Nairn Jr. ,11, of MSU .
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Miles Bridges ,right, of MSU attempts to explain how he was charged with a foul to MSU head coach Tom Izzo during their game with Wisconsin.
Miles Bridges ,right, of MSU attempts to explain how he was charged with a foul to MSU head coach Tom Izzo during their game with Wisconsin.
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Cassius Winston ,bottom, of MSU rips the ball away from Ethan Happ of Wisconsin to secure a defensive rebound late in the 2nd half.
Cassius Winston ,bottom, of MSU rips the ball away from Ethan Happ of Wisconsin to secure a defensive rebound late in the 2nd half.
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Nick Ward of MSU slams the ball home after an alley-oop feed from Cassius Winston in the 1st half of their game with Wisconsin Sunday February 26, 2017 in East Lansing.
Nick Ward of MSU slams the ball home after an alley-oop feed from Cassius Winston in the 1st half of their game with Wisconsin Sunday February 26, 2017 in East Lansing.
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Josh Langford ,right, of MSU fouls Nigel Hayes of Wisconsin as Hayes dunks.
Josh Langford ,right, of MSU fouls Nigel Hayes of Wisconsin as Hayes dunks.
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Cassius Winston ,left, of MSU speaks with MSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo during their game with Wisconsin.
Cassius Winston ,left, of MSU speaks with MSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo during their game with Wisconsin.
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Matt McQuaid ,right, of MSU hits a short jumper over Khalil Iverson of Wisconsin.
Matt McQuaid ,right, of MSU hits a short jumper over Khalil Iverson of Wisconsin.
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D'Mitrik Trice ,right, of Wisconsin knocks down a 3-point shot over Cassius Winston of MSU during their game Sunday.Trice's older brother Travis graduated from MSU two years ago.
D'Mitrik Trice ,right, of Wisconsin knocks down a 3-point shot over Cassius Winston of MSU during their game Sunday.Trice's older brother Travis graduated from MSU two years ago.
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Matt McQuaid ,20, of MSU drives to the basket for 2 of his 15 points and is fouled by Jordan Hill ,left, of Wisconsin.
Matt McQuaid ,20, of MSU drives to the basket for 2 of his 15 points and is fouled by Jordan Hill ,left, of Wisconsin.
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Kyle Ahrens of MSU celebrates after sinking a 3-point shot to put MSU up 57-50 midway through the 2nd half of their game with Wisconsin Sunday.
Kyle Ahrens of MSU celebrates after sinking a 3-point shot to put MSU up 57-50 midway through the 2nd half of their game with Wisconsin Sunday.
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Miles Bridges ,top, of MSU and teammate Cassius Winston ,5, leap in celebration after the Spartans go up 9 points on Wisconsin midway through the 2nd half of their game Sunday February 26, 2017 in East Lansing.
Miles Bridges ,top, of MSU and teammate Cassius Winston ,5, leap in celebration after the Spartans go up 9 points on Wisconsin midway through the 2nd half of their game Sunday February 26, 2017 in East Lansing.
Kevin W. Fowler / For The Lansing State Journal
Matt McQuaid ,top, of MSU hits a fade-away jumper over Brevin Pritzl ,1, of Wisconsin midway through the 2nd half.
Matt McQuaid ,top, of MSU hits a fade-away jumper over Brevin Pritzl ,1, of Wisconsin midway through the 2nd half.
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Cassius Winston ,5, of MSU knocks down 3-point shot over Bronson Koenig of Wisconsin to give MSU a 68-55 lead with 8 minutes remaining in their game.
Cassius Winston ,5, of MSU knocks down 3-point shot over Bronson Koenig of Wisconsin to give MSU a 68-55 lead with 8 minutes remaining in their game.
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Julie Trice ,center in black, looks on as MSU pulls away from Wisconsin late in the 2nd half of their game Sunday. Trices' son ,Travis, played at MSU and now her son D'Mitrik now plays at Wisconsin.
Julie Trice ,center in black, looks on as MSU pulls away from Wisconsin late in the 2nd half of their game Sunday. Trices' son ,Travis, played at MSU and now her son D'Mitrik now plays at Wisconsin.
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Nick Ward ,44, of MSU puts the ball up and in after being fouled by Zak Showalter ,right, of Wisconsin with 1:44 remaining in their game Sunday February 26, 2017 in East Lansing. The bucket gave MSU a 10 point lead.
Nick Ward ,44, of MSU puts the ball up and in after being fouled by Zak Showalter ,right, of Wisconsin with 1:44 remaining in their game Sunday February 26, 2017 in East Lansing. The bucket gave MSU a 10 point lead.
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Nick Ward ,44, of MSU is hugged by teammate Matt McQuaid after making a layup and being fouled Zak Showalter of Wisconsin with 1:44 remaining in their game. The bucket gave MSU a 10 point lead.
Nick Ward ,44, of MSU is hugged by teammate Matt McQuaid after making a layup and being fouled Zak Showalter of Wisconsin with 1:44 remaining in their game. The bucket gave MSU a 10 point lead.
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MSU senior Matt Van Dyk waves to crowd during Senior Day celebrations Sunday.
MSU senior Matt Van Dyk waves to crowd during Senior Day celebrations Sunday.
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MSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo ,left, shakes hands with senior Eron Harris during Senior Day celebrations after the Spartans' game with Wisconsin.
MSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo ,left, shakes hands with senior Eron Harris during Senior Day celebrations after the Spartans' game with Wisconsin.
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MSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo speaks to the crowd during Senior Day celebrations after the Spartans' game with Wisconsin.
MSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo speaks to the crowd during Senior Day celebrations after the Spartans' game with Wisconsin.
Kevin W. Fowler / For The Lansing State Journal
Senior Eron Harris of MSU kisses the Spartan at mid-court after checking into the Spartans' game with Wisconsin Sunday. The last second substitution allowed the injured guard to enter the game and kiss the Spartan at mid-court as he fellow seniors did.
Senior Eron Harris of MSU kisses the Spartan at mid-court after checking into the Spartans' game with Wisconsin Sunday. The last second substitution allowed the injured guard to enter the game and kiss the Spartan at mid-court as he fellow seniors did.
Kevin W. Fowler / For The Lansing State Journal