EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Max Christie had 14 points, Gabe Brown scored 12 and No. 22 Michigan State built a big lead early and defeated Toledo 81-68 on Saturday.

Tyson Walker added 11 points and six assists and Marcus Bingham Jr. contributed 10 points and six rebounds for the Spartans (7-2). Michigan State took control with a 33-5 outburst in the first half.

“That was as good a first half as we’ve played all year, if you look at offense and defense,î” Spartans coach Tom Izzo said.

UW whips

Marquette

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Johnny Davis, who averaged seven points a season coming off the bench last year, scored 25 points on 9-of-14 shooting Saturday to lead No. 23 Wisconsin past in-state rival Marquette, 89-76.

Davis, who missed Wisconsin’s only loss of the season, has lifted his season average to more than 20 points a game.