men’s top 25 \ Monday’s games

No. 12 Michigan State 69, Citadel 56

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Kalin Lucas had 15 points and No. 12 Michigan State withstood Citadel’s hot three-point shooting with a 69-56 victory Monday night. The Spartans (7-2) figured to have an easier time in their second trip South in less than a week. Michigan State fell at North Carolina 89-82 on Dec. 1. But the Spartans didn’t count on the Bulldogs’ long-range threat. Citadel (6-5) made its first seven 3s and finished 12 of 20. Michigan State, however, held the Bulldogs to two baskets over the last eight minutes to pull away. Cameron Wells had 16 points for Citadel.

No. 16 Texas A&M 75, North Texas 65

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Donald Sloan scored 21 points to lead four players in double figures for Texas A&M. Bryan Davis added 15 points, David Loubeau scored 12 and Derrick Roland had 10 for the Aggies (8-1), who have won four straight. Texas A&M trailed 17-14 with 11:43 remaining in the first half before outscoring North Texas 26-4 over the next 10 minutes. In that span, the Aggies forced 7 of North Texas’ 14 turnovers in the game. Eric Tramiel led the Mean Green (5-3) with 17 points.

Associated Press