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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Stevie Clark had 13 points, three assists and two steals for Oakland in a 77-65 loss to Michigan State (8-5) Wednesday night.

Freshman Nick Ward scored a season-high 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Spartans.

The Golden Grizzlies (9-3) lost to Northeastern at home on Tuesday night, giving them a tough turnaround.

Michigan State took control of the game with an 11-2 run midway through the second half. Ward later made a low-post shot off his own miss, giving the Spartans a 68-55 lead with 4:46 left.

Eron Harris finished with 15 points. Cassius Winston had nine points and eight assists.

Oakland's Jalen Hayes and Martez Walker each scored 11 points and Sherron Dorsey-Walker added another 10.

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