MSU, UK win tournament titles
Denzel Valentine had 15 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead No. 2 Michigan State past No. 13 Purdue, 66-62, in the Big Ten tournament championship game Sunday in Indianapolis.
Valentine was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player after flirting with triple doubles on three consecutive days. The Spartans (29-5) have won 13 of 14 and took their fifth tournament title.
The Boilermakers (26-8) were led by Vince Edwards with 19 points. A.J. Hammons and Caleb Swanigan each had 11.
Tyler Ulis scored a career-high 30 points for the Wildcats (26-8). Danuel House's career-best 32 points led the Aggies (26-8).
Hamilton had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Huskies (24-10).
American Rookie of the Year Dedric Lawson led the Tigers (19-15) with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
JeQuan Lewis and Korey Billbury each scored 19 points for the Rams (24-10), who lost in the title game for the third time in four seasons.
Justin Roberson had 17 points for the Warhawks (20-13), whose 10-game winning streak ended.