Iowa vs. Michigan State: Live Score, Highlights and Reaction

Iowa finished off a regular-season series sweep against Michigan State, winning 76-59 in East Lansing on Thursday. The Hawkeyes spoiled Denzel Valentine's (14 points, five assists) return to the starting lineup.

Iowa (13-3, 4-0 Big Ten) drained 10 threes, getting out in front early and often. Michigan State (16-2, 3-2 Big Ten) was routinely beat to the ball and the Hawkeyes trumped the Spartans at every turn.

Iowa's Jarrod Uthoff led the way with 15 points and 10 boards.

No. 16 Iowa, which won its first game at Michigan State since 1993, stands to climb way up in the rankings after this win. Likewise, No. 4 MSU will fall and needs to regroup before its Jan. 17 matchup against Wisconsin.