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Men's basketball tops No. 22 Gonzaga, 74-67

December 10, 2011

The MSU men’s basketball team won Saturday night at No. 22 Gonzaga, 74-67.

The Spartans (8-2) received a career-high 34 points from senior forward Draymond Green to to propel them over the Bulldogs (5-2).

Green also grabbed two rebounds, nabbed three steals and dished out three assists.

MSU went into halftime with a one-point lead, 35-34, and withstood a late rally from Gonzaga for the win.

Green was the only Spartan to score in double figures, but received help from centers junior Derrick Nix (eight points, six rebounds) and Adreian Payne (nine points) and sophomore guard Keith Appling (eight points).

The Bulldogs were led by guard David Stockton — son of NBA great John Stockton — who scored 19. Center Robert Sacre and guard Gary Bell chipped in 16 and 13, respectively.

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