The M State Men’s basketball team held a 32-29 halftime lead and then pulled away in the second half for an 81-66 win over Minnesota North College – Itasca on Saturday afternoon in Fergus Falls.  The Spartans shot 36.8% (25-68) as they recorded their third straight win and improved their season record to 7-3.  M State took excellent care of the ball, committing only 11 turnovers on the day and won the battle of the boards, 50-44.