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Column: Future looks bright for MSU basketball
From the looks of it, this year could very well be covered in banners and cut down nets for the Spartans.
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No. 9 MSU beats Northwestern by 15
Adreian Payne dominated as the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team (21-4 overall, 10-2 Big Ten) put on a three-point shooting clinic in an 85-70 win against Northwestern (12-13, 5-7 Big Ten) Thursday night.
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MSU leads Northwestern by 9 at half
MSU was hot from the field and six Spartans got on the scoresheet as the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team leads Northwestern 39-30 at the half.
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Next three games key to men's basketball team's dominance
Take a peek at MSU’s next three games — Northwestern, Nebraska and Purdue. You look up, put a Mark Dantonio-esque smirk on your face and mutter the words “chip shots” under your breath. Come on, which one of those teams are basketball powers?
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Valentine's play crucial against Wildcats
It’s the dog days of the season for the MSU men’s basketball team.
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Mark Hollis reveals details about 2018 event
After weeks of cryptic clues floating around the Twittersphere, athletics director Mark Hollis has unveiled his latest creation — a cross-country basketball tour in 2018.
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Seeing the light
Sometimes on the big stage, when nobody expects it, the curtain opens up and the spotlight shines on whoever is standing at the center. With senior guard Keith Appling out indefinitely with a wrist injury, junior guard Travis Trice has joined one of the most scrutinized student groups at MSU — the basketball team’s starting lineup. In his two games as a starter against Penn State and Wisconsin, Trice has protected the ball like he owns it, dishing out nine assists and committing zero turnovers. Although there are facets the Huber Heights, Ohio native can improve on, head coach Tom Izzo likes what he sees out of his new starting point guard. “I think he’ll get better this week,” Izzo said.
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Appling and Dawson on track to recover
Injuries have been a storyline for the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team all season, but the sun seems to be peeking over the horizon.
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Spartans undeserving of No. 9 ranking
MADISON, Wis. — There’s a difference between potential and performance. In the case of the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team, the potential is there, but the performance has been lacking. The Spartans are overrated.
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Badgers top Appling-less MSU in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — The Spartans blew their only chance to beat Wisconsin in the regular season, as Traevon Jackson hit a 10-foot jump shot with 2.1 seconds left in the game to give the Badgers a 60-58 win. “(I’m) disappointed we didn’t find a way to win it,” head coach Tom Izzo said.
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Efforts of Payne not enough in MSU loss
MADISON, Wisc. — There wasn’t much to say in the locker room following the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team’s 60-58 road loss to Wisconsin Sunday afternoon.
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Late bucket lifts Wisconsin over MSU
The Spartans blew their only chance to beat Wisconsin in the regular season, as Traevon Jackson hit a ten foot jump shot with 2.1 seconds left in the game give the Badgers a 60-58 win.
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Wisconsin leading MSU at halftime
It’s another classic game between No. 9 MSU and Wisconsin, as Sam Dekker and Josh Gasser’s 16 combined points have helped the Badgers take a 30-22 halftime lead. Wisconsin’s Josh Gasser was the man down the stretch as he nailed a 3-pointer and hit two free throws to cap off an 11-0 run at the end of half.
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MSU men's basketball to face Wisconsin
MADISON, Wisc. — Setting up for their lone matchup of the season, Wisconsin and No. 9 MSU are both heading into Sunday with something to prove.
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Payne's return off bench provides spark in MSU victory
It was the biggest return MSU had to offer – literally.
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No. 9 MSU men's basketball rolls over Penn State, 82-67
Kenny Kaminski knew two hours before tipoff that he was going to have a big night.
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No. 9 MSU up on Penn State by 16 at halftime
After a disappointing performance the last time out, the No. 9 MSU men’s basketball team turned on the jets, and leads Penn State 46-30 at the half.
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Payne's return critical for men's basketball in Penn State game
Plain and simple, Thursday’s Penn State team is a different team than the one that lost to MSU by 16 points on the eve of the Rose Bowl.
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Payne back for game against Penn State
After nearly a monthlong hiatus, Adreian Payne is back in action. The senior forward went from rehabbing on the treadmill to playing on the hardwood for Tuesday’s practice, making it his first contact since playing against Ohio State on Jan.
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Izzo talks recruiting, trip to Super Bowl
Tom Izzo got a full tour of the Big Apple this weekend.