Ward breaks hand in Michigan State's win over Ohio State

oEAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 17: Kaleb Wesson #34 of the Ohio State Buckeyes handles the ball while defended by Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans in the first half at Breslin Center (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State announced Sunday night that center Nick Ward "sustained a hairline fracture of his left hand" during their win over Ohio State.

Ward will be reevaluated weekly and could return before the end of the season.  The junior is averaging a career-high 15.4 points per game.  The Spartans host Rutgers Wednesday.

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