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Disappointing season should not be surprise
Following the season of ups and downs, the end of the MSU men’s basketball team’s season shouldn’t have come as a surprise.
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MSU's early exit caps rough year for Spartans
Tampa, Fla. – It wasn’t the finish people hoped for, but perhaps it was the finish they expected.
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Too little, too late
The Spartans came back from a 23-point second-half deficit, but were unable to pull out the win, losing 78-76 to UCLA.
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Coaching, experience helps give MSU edge in second-round game
Spartans hold advantages in guards, experience and coaching.
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Lucas, Spartans excited for fast-tempo game against Bruins
The MSU men’s basketball team gets out of the Big Ten and can open up itself offensively.
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Summers, Lucas crucial to run
Senior guards Kalin Lucas and Durrell Summers will decide how far the Spartans go in the 2011 NCAA Tournament.
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Spartans now must play waiting game
Despite Friday’s blowout win against Purdue, Saturday’s loss to Penn State still leaves some doubts to Tournament time.
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Spartans lose in semifinals to Penn State, 61-48
After perhaps the most complete game of the season, Spartans come out flat against Penn State.
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MSU, Penn State meet after polar opposite games
After one of MSU’s most complete games, the men’s basketball team will take on Penn State after a dismal showing from the Nittany Lions on Friday.
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Spartans coming together at right time
Combine senior guard Kalin Lucas’ career night and the rest of team coming together, the Spartans are primed for another run.
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Lucas, Spartans blow out Purdue
Behind senior guard Kalin Lucas’ 30 points, MSU beats Purdue, 74-56.
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Spartans set to tip-off against Boilermakers
MSU set to play Purdue for third time this season, after losing in the two regular-season matchups.
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Spartans win in ugly fashion, continue to advance
Despite a win lacking style points, MSU will play Purdue on Friday with another opportunity to bolster their NCAA Tournament résumé.
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Spartans survive Hawkeyes; prepare for Boilermakers
Spartans hold on down the stretch, finish off Iowa to advance to Big Ten quarterfinals.
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MSU still fighting for NCAA Tournament bid
Spartans NCAA Tournament hopes in question, but not if they can win the Big Ten Tournament.
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Spartans end regular season with loss in Ann Arbor
The first five minutes of Saturday’s game in Ann Arbor cost the Spartans dearly in their 70-63 loss to Michigan.
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Spartans look for revenge at Michigan
Spartans look for revenge of the Wolverines victory in East Lansing.
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Spartans hold advantages over Wolverines
MSU heads to Ann Arbor with large tournament implications.
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Seniors spectacular careers winding down, starting Senior Day
Three seniors played said goodbye to the Breslin Center with Wednesday night’s 85-66 victory over Iowa.
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Spartans send out seniors on high note
The MSU men’s basketball team sent its seniors out on a winning note Wednesday night, beating Iowa, 85-66, at Breslin Center in the final home game of the season.