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Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports The game was a blowout that showed important progress. Particularly some key players had games that could be turning points for the season. Michigan State simply rolled over Stony Brook. The 99-55 score looked closer than it was. Seriously. This was a confidence booster for key players. Jaden Akins scored a career-high 22 points, including … [Read more...] about Michigan State Dominates Stony Brook: Post Game Grades for The Spartans

Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images Spartans get back above .500 (I can’t believe I have to say that) Just over 48 hours after their emphatic thrashing of Baylor, MSU was back on their own court to play the first of their final 3 tune-ups before the schedule goes to Big Ten play full time. Unlike the Baylor game, it took the Spartans a little bit to exert their dominance … [Read more...] about 3 Likes & 3 Dislikes: MSU Beats Oakland 79-62

Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports The Spartans are coming off their biggest win of the season and ready to host in-state foes, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. Michigan State is hosting the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in their semi annual in-state matchup. Oakland always plays the Spartans tough. This game will be a tall task for the Golden Grizzlies particularly if the form shown … [Read more...] about GAME THREAD: Michigan State vs Oakland – Men’s Basketball

Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports The Spartans hosted their in-state peers from Oakland University and dominated. The grades reflect a game that inspires promise for the season. Michigan State showcased their newfound offensive rhythm and defensive pressure, dominating their opponent in all three phases of the game for the second consecutive match. The final score of 79-62 in … [Read more...] about Michigan State Beats Oakland: Post Game Grades for The Spartans

Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Is this the turning point for the Spartans? After losing three of their last four games, including their first two Big Ten contests, there was a sense (at least among some of TOC Nation) that MSU’s season could turn into one of the worst seasons that Spartans basketball had had in a while. There were even murmurings of the NCAA … [Read more...] about MSU Makes A Statement Against Baylor