http://www.statenews.com A mile high and a few steps ahead. The MSU men’s basketball team climbed the first-round mountain and built an 18-point lead Temple couldn’t overcome en route to a 72-61 victory Thursday afternoon at Pepsi Center. The Spartans (26-8) continue their road to the Final Four on Saturday against No. 4 Pittsburgh. en-us Foundry4 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:29:52 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com