No. 1 Kansas survived another big early season test and outlasted Michigan State 77-69 in Atlanta in the first of a Champions Classic doubleheader. The 3-0 Jayhawks never quite pulled away in convincing fashion but nonetheless controlled the game throughout before building a comfortable margin and burying the Spartans late.

Michigan State should give the Jayhawks issues at times, but not enough. KU wins 75-67 against the Spartans. Here is a look at the first five games of Michigan State’s regular season. The full schedule is available online. Jordan Guskey covers University ...

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