HALFTIME: Spartans hold on to narrow lead against Golden Grizzlies to start second half
The Spartans were looking for redemption after falling to Northeastern University in fashion action on Sunday.
The Spartans were looking for redemption after falling to Northeastern University in fashion action on Sunday.
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.
After the conclusion of finals week, MSU men’s basketball (7-5 overall) appeared to still be in a mental funk.
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.
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].
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.
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.
After nine days without playing, the MSU women’s basketball team went out on the court and defeated Northeastern University, 78-44.
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.
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.
MSU (7-4) defeated Tennessee Tech (4-7) by a score of - .
MSU (6-4 overall) currently leads Tennessee Tech (4-6 overall) at the half with a score of 37-27.
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.
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.
Sitting on the bench for under a minute against Oakland University, Tori Jankoska wasn't pleased.
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.”
With blowout wins, they bring flashy plays and big, balanced team performances. Although highlighted by the main guys, it is the little plays that help take teams over the top in big games.
The MSU women’s basketball team went on the road Tuesday to play Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. With a commanding win over Quinnipiac, the Spartans bring their season record to 8-2 overall. It was an all-around effort from the Spartans as senior captain and guard Tori Jankoska led the team with a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds.
After leading Youngstown State University (5-5 overall) men's basketball team 37-30 at the Breslin Center at halftime, MSU (6-4 overall) defended its lead to earn another victory. A collective effort, the Spartans defeated the Penguins out in blowout fashion, 77-57.
After holding off Oral Roberts University last Saturday, the MSU men's basketball team (5-4 overall) continued a December home stand on Tuesday, hosting Youngstown State University (5-4 overall) of the Horizon League.