MSU BASKETBALL Michigan State falls apart against Purdue

EAST LANSING » Trevion Williams knew no one doubted he would get the ball when Purdue had a chance to score a go- ahead basket against No. 23 Michigan State.

The Spartans certainly thought the pivotal inbounds play would go to Williams. They just couldn’t stop him from getting the ball — or the bucket.

Williams made a short jumper with 4.5 seconds left and scored 22 of his 26 points after halftime, rallying the Boilermakers over the Spartans 55- 54 on Friday night after trailing by 17.

“Everybody knew the ball was going to me,” the 6- foot-10, 265- pound power forward said. “I just wanted to take my time with it.”

Aaron Henry, who scored 13 points, missed a runner from the left side of the lane just before the buzzer to seal the stinging setback for the Spartans.

“One of the more disappointing losses,” coach Tom Izzo said. “Give Purdue credit.”