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LAS VEGAS | The Latest: No. 11 Michigan State easily beats No. 17 UCLA

LAS VEGAS — The Latest on the Las Vegas Invitational (all times local):

9:30 p.m.

Cassius Winston had 19 points and seven assists to help No. 11 Michigan State cruise past No. 17 UCLA 87-67 on Thursday night to reach the final of the Las Vegas Invitational.

Nick Ward scored 16 points, Joshua Langford had 14 and Josh McQuaid had 11 for Michigan State (4-1).

The Spartans will play Texas in the…

LAS VEGAS | Roach lifts Texas over No. 7 Tar Heels 92-89 at Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS— Kerwin Roach II blended aggression and good decision making, just how coach Shaka Smart drew it up.

Roach scored a career-best 32 points and helped Texas hold off a late charge to beat No. 7 North Carolina 92-89 on Thursday and advance to the final of the Las Vegas Invitational.

“I just played the game the right way and didn’t want to force anything,” said Roach, who also had seven…