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FINAL: Comeback complete, MSU down 13 at half beats Minnesota in OT 75-74

Connor Clark

December 27, 2016

MSU improves to 9-5 overall against Minnesota (12-2 overall) after a thriller in the land of 10,000 lakes, beating the Golden Gophers in overtime, 75-74. The Spartans trailed by 13 at the half after shooting just 10-29 from the field, for 34.5 percent. The Golden Gophers however, had two players, freshman guard Amir Coffey and sophomore guard Dupree McBrayer, in double digit scoring at the half.

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HALFTIME: Poor shooting leads to double digit deficit

Connor Clark

December 27, 2016

In MSU men's basketball Big Ten home opener against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the Spartans trail by 13 points at the end of the first half, 39-26. The Spartans featured a new faced lineup against the Golden Gophers.

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Live Blog: MSU (8-5 overall) at Minnesota (12-1 overall)

Casey Harrison

December 27, 2016

Follow along with The State News and their basketball writers, Casey Harrison and Connor Clark, as MSU men's basketball (8-5 overall) takes on the University of Minnesota (12-1 overall) to kick off Big Ten play.

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Ward scores career-high in first start, boosts MSU's defensive output

Casey Harrison

December 22, 2016

After a night in which freshman forward Nick Ward earned his first ever start at the collegiate level, his thoughts were humble and modest after the game. “I was ecstatic,” Ward said.

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FINAL: Ward scores career-high in double-digit win against Oakland

Casey Harrison

December 21, 2016

A buzzer-beating triple from Oakland University freshman guard Brailen Neely cut the Spartan lead down to two points heading into halftime. It propelled a visibly angry Tom Izzo and the Spartans to a 77-65 victory. 

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HALFTIME: Spartans hold on to narrow lead against Golden Grizzlies to start second half

Casey Harrison

December 21, 2016

The Spartans were looking for redemption after falling to Northeastern University in fashion action on Sunday.

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Live Blog: MSU basketball vs. Oakland University

Casey Harrison  and  Stephen Olschanski

December 21, 2016

Follow along with The State News and its MSU men's basketball writer, Casey Harrison and newsroom personality Stephen Olschanski, as MSU (7-5 overall) takes on Oakland University (9-2 overall) Please send them your thoughts, comments and questions about tonight's game.

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Mental lapses hurt the Spartans in their loss against Northeastern

Connor Clark

December 19, 2016

After the conclusion of finals week, MSU men’s basketball (7-5 overall) appeared to still be in a mental funk.

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MSU basketball's lack of upperclassmen help, toughness lead to upset loss to Northeastern

Casey Harrison

December 19, 2016

With 5:33 left in regulation, the contest was still up in the air — the MSU men's basketball team trailing 64-59 to a Northeastern squad looking to claw its way to its sixth win of the season. Ball in hand, fifth-year senior Eron Harris took a shot from downtown to try and pull the Spartans within striking distance.

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FINAL: Spartans stunned by Northeastern, fall 81-73

Casey Harrison

December 18, 2016

After being outshot, outrebounded and outscored by the Northeastern University in the first half, the MSU men's basketball team were unable to overcome a four-point halftime deficit and fell to the Huskies in stunning fashion by a final score of [score].

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HALFTIME: Northeastern up on the Spartans through first half

Casey Harrison

December 18, 2016

Fresh off final exams, the MSU men's basketball team hosted Northeastern University (5-5 overall) for the first-ever meeting at the Breslin Center Sunday evening.

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Live Blog: MSU men's basketball (7-4 overall) vs. Northeastern (5-5 overall)

Connor Clark

December 18, 2016

Follow along with The State News and their MSU men's basketball writers, Casey Harrison and Connor Clark, as MSU (7-4 overall) plays the Northeastern Huskies (5-5 overall). Please send them your thoughts, comments and questions about tonight's game. 

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PREVIEW: MSU men's basketball (7-4 overall) hope to make it 4 straight wins against Northeastern

Connor Clark

December 17, 2016

In game four of a five game home stand, MSU men’s basketball (7-4 overall) will face Northeastern In game four of a five game home stand, MSU men’s basketball (7-4 overall) will face Northeastern University (5-5 overall). MSU will put their three-game winning streak on the line as they continue to be without freshman forward Miles Bridges, who is still in a walking boot after the loss against then-No. 5 Duke Blue Devils on Nov. 29 in Durham, N.C.

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MSU basketball's woes at the line lead to missed easy points

Connor Clark

December 11, 2016

Looking at the MSU men’s basketball team through its first 11 games, the 7-4 overall record has left many points off the table because of the team’s inability to make free throws.

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FINAL: Eron Harris leads MSU to 71-63 victory against Tennessee Tech

Connor Clark

December 10, 2016

MSU (7-4) defeated Tennessee Tech (4-7) by a score of - .

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HALFTIME: MSU leads Tennessee Tech 37-27

Connor Clark

December 10, 2016

MSU (6-4 overall) currently leads Tennessee Tech (4-6 overall) at the half with a score of 37-27.

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Live Blog: MSU (6-4 overall) vs. Tennessee Tech (4-6 overall)

Casey Harrison

December 10, 2016

Follow along with The State News and their basketball writers, Casey Harrison and Connor Clark, as MSU men's basketball (6-4 overall) takes on Tennessee Tech (4-6 overall). Send them your comments, thoughts and questions below.

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TSN Podcast 28: MSU basketball is getting grittier CFP Bowl Predictions

Casey Harrison  and  Stephen Olschanski

December 9, 2016

Sports desk editor/basketball beat writer Casey Harrison and newsroom personality Stephen Olschanski bring in the holiday season with talks of MSU basketball, the future of MSU football, and pick the winner of the College Football Playoff among other big bowl games.

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COLUMN: MSU sophomore class is missing

Connor Clark

December 8, 2016

Sorting the game of basketball out is like placing a puzzle together. You find your four corners first, then build your outside foundation before finally sorting out the detailed pieces.  Through the first 10 games of MSU men's basketball, head coach Tom Izzo has found two of his corner pieces in freshman forward Miles Bridges and freshman guard Cassius Winston. 

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Practice translates into results after blowout win against Youngstown State

Casey Harrison

December 7, 2016

Through the first 10 games of the season head coach Tom Izzo criticized his team for its toughness and grit, and said his team was, “playing with an AAU mentality.”