Monday, May 20, 2024

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Versatility from Winston opens more scoring chances for Spartans

In a continuous effort to shake up a “stagnant” offense, freshman guard Cassius Winston could be finishing a new role on the court. Head coach Tom Izzo met with the media on Tuesday for the first time since MSU’s 72-67 loss to Ohio State on Sunday and said with a lack of production from the two and three spots, Winston could be an option for the Spartans moving forward.

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Miles Bridges earns Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors

The Big Ten announced in a press release early Monday MSU freshman forward/guard Miles Bridges was selected as Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week. In MSU’s two games during the week, Bridges averaged 20.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game and shot 73.7 percent from the floor, including 75.0 percent from 3-point range against then-No. 24 Minnesota and OSU.The Big Ten also selected Penn State’s Mike Watkins as the other freshman of the week.

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FINAL: OSU earns first Big Ten win as Spartans fall on the road

Columbus—It's been a point of emphasis for head coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans (12-7, 4-2 Big Ten) to come out of the gate with more energy and take an early lead against opponents on the road. Sunday would be a test for Izzo as MSU traveled to the Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State University Buckeyes (11-7, 1-4 Big Ten). There, the Spartans would falter to the Buckeyes, 73-67.

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Carter out for season, Izzo looks to shake up "stagnant" offense against Minnesota

After MSU’s “ humiliating” loss to Penn State on Saturday at the Palestra, head coach Tom Izzo took the podium Monday for his weekly press conference to address the current state of affairs with the team, along with previewing MSU’s next opponent, No. 24 Minnesota. Firstly, Izzo opened the presser by discussing the current landscape of the Big Ten and how he’s never seen such a close group of teams in the opening week of conference play.