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FINAL: MSU defeats SVSU for second exhibition win
For the Spartans, the starting five was unchanged with only one freshman, forward Miles Bridges, featured in it.
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HALFTIME: Spartans leading SVSU in second exhibition, 42-28
The Breslin Center was rocking once again with the Izzone as the MSU basketball team continued its exhibition season, hosting nearby Saginaw Valley State University. For the Spartans, the starting five was unchanged with only one freshman, forward Miles Bridges, featured in it.
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Following 33-point performance, freshman Bridges has more to show
As MSU jostled with Northwood for control of Thursday night's exhibition game, an eerie aura descended on the Breslin Center.
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Spartans showcase freshman class in exhibition win against Northwood
The new-look Spartans were on full display when they kicked off their season with an exhibition win over Northwood University Thursday. MSU played in its first of two exhibition games, appearing in a match for the first time since their disappointing end to the NCAA Tournament last year.
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HALFTIME: MSU basketball leads Northwood, 48-35
Following the first half of MSU men's basketball first action of the season, MSU lead the Northwood Timberwolves 48-35 in an exhibition performance. The Spartans showed signs of inexperience littered across the first period, not capturing the lead until the game was eight minutes through.
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MSU women's basketball ranked third in Big Ten preseason coaches poll
With MSU women's basketball season right around the corner, the Big Ten conference released its preseason coaches and media polls, according to a press release. In the rankings, MSU is tied for third with Indiana University in the coaches poll. The Spartans are coming off a season in which they advanced to the Big Ten Championship Game and also the second round of the NCAA tournament.
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Spartan freshmen class hungry for difficult start to the season
Opening tests against Arizona on Nov. 11 in Hawaii, followed four days later with a battle against Kentucky in New York City and a tournament in the Bahamas, MSU’s new recruits will be tested early with big games and long days of travel.
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Izzo says hardworking freshmen have put team in "new territory"
The last question Tom Izzo was asked at the MSU men’s basketball annual media day press conference was a simple question, but Izzo gave his answer much thought.
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Merchant says key to success will be "versatility" for upcoming season
The MSU women’s basketball team held its annual media day at the Breslin Center, Oct. 19, after a wild night at Midnight Madness the weekend before.
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MSU starting center Gavin Schilling suffers knee injury, requires surgery
MSU's starting center Gavin Schilling will be out for an undetermined amount of time. Schilling suffered a knee injury that will need surgery, MLive's Brendan Quinn reports via Twitter. The 6'9 senior regressed in playing time and points last season, recording 12.5 minutes per game, just under four minutes less than his sophomore year.
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MSU Madness shows first glimpse of basketball teams
It’s homecoming weekend here at MSU, and to get the festivities started MSU Basketball held their annual Michigan State Madness, Friday night at the Breslin Center.
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MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo receives Dean Smith Award
The United States Basketball Writers Association announced Friday, Oct. 14, that men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo would be receiving another award on his lengthy list.
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MSU basketball graduate transfer Ben Carter injures knee in practice
MSU graduate transfer Ben Carter suffered a knee injury over the weekend, according to MSU Athletic Communications. The injury has not yet been specified for the 6-foot-9 forward, but will require surgery.
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Izzo: "I think we’ve built a damn good culture here"
MSU basketball head coach Tom Izzo addressed the media Friday prior to the team’s first official practice of the 2016-17 season.
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Four-star recruit Xavier Tillman commits to MSU
Tom Izzo and MSU basketball landed their second recruit for the 2017 class Friday in Grand Rapids Christian's Xavier Tillman.
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No. 5 power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. commits to MSU for 2017
Tom Izzo continues to work his 2017 recruiting magic. Four-star power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. announced his commitment to MSU Thursday.
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Izzo thanks family, players and mentors in Hall of Fame induction
On Friday, MSU head basketball coach Tom Izzo along with former NBA stars Yao Ming, Sheryl Swoopes, Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal were inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Izzo — now headed into his twenty-second year at the helm of the Spartans — is known for giving enthusiastic and emotional speeches. Izzo said at the induction ceremony on Friday that he was very thankful for the honor and repeatedly thanked his players for helping him forge a Hall of Fame coaching career.
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A look back at Tom Izzo's biggest moments at MSU
As MSU men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo is inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, The State News looks back at some of Izzo's biggest wins and most memorable moments. Izzo's induction class also includes former NBA stars, Yao Ming, Shaquille O'Neal, and Allen Iverson.
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MSU women's basketball team releases 2016-2017 regular season schedule
The MSU women's basketball team unveiled their regular season schedule in a press release earlier this week. The Spartans play a total of 29 games on their schedule, as they look to improve on their 25-9 record from 2015-16.
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Former MSU star Appling arrested for third time in four months
Former MSU basketball point guard Keith Appling arrested Sunday night in Detroit, marking the third time he has been arrested in four months.