Junior forward Mady Sissoko scored seven of his 16 points in the second overtime period and Michigan State battled No. 4 Kentucky for an 86-77 win in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Graduate forward Joey Hauser scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead four players in double figures, while senior forward Malik Hall scored 20 points and had five rebounds, Sissoko finished with 16 points, eight rebounds and two assists and senior guard Tyson Walker finished with 14 points and six assists.