That allowed Michigan State to build a huge lead .
The Spartans led 23 - 6 before Scottie Lindsey thawed the Cats out a bit , hitting back - to - back 3 - pointers .
That allowed Michigan State to build a huge lead , and the Spartans led 23 - 6 before Scottie Lindsey thawed the Cats out a bit , hitting back - to - back 3 - pointers .