EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Freshman Chris Allen scored 17 points and All-American Drew Neitzel had 15 to help Michigan State withstand a 3-point barrage and beat Louisiana-Monroe in a CBE Classic regional final.
The Spartans (2-0) blew a 47-35 halftime lead and trailed 57-56 with 13:46 left. But with several second and third opportunities, Michigan State scored the next 11 points and held the Warhawks scoreless for 6:42.
Jordan Payne had 27 points for the Warhawks (1-2), who hit 14 3-pointers.
