Cassius Winston had 18 points and eight assists to help 11th-ranked Michigan State cruise to a second victory over Minnesota in three weeks.

The Spartans beat the Gophers 70-52.

Xavier Tillman added 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Spartans, who bounced back from a loss at Indiana three days ago. They stayed in a first-place tie in the Big Ten with Illinois.

Michigan State held the Gophers to season lows in field goal and 3-point percentage. Daniel Oturu led the Gophers with 19 points. Minnesota took its first home loss in Big Ten play this season.