How Jeremy Fears Jr.'s Strong Performance Propelled Michigan State

The Michigan State Spartans got a victory in their home opener over Colgate, 80-69.  Tom Izzo’s team played to its strengths and, after a tough first half, took

Michigan State basketball overcomes slow start, rolls past Colgate in season opener

Colgate gave the Spartans everything they wanted for 27 minutes, tying the game twice early in the second half. And it awoke the Spartans.
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Tom Izzo: Michigan State basketball needs to amp up intensity before games get real

Tom Izzo wants Michigan State basketball to play grittier than it did in an exhibition loss at Connecticut with the season starting Monday vs Colgate.

Michigan State basketball predictions for record, breakout player, NCAA Tournament pick

Who will be MSU's breakout star? How far can the Spartans go in March Madness? Is NCAA Tournament title possible for Tom Izzo? Journey starts Monday.
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Overheard in Michigan State’s locker room: Baffled and unbelievable stats

No. 22 Michigan State pulled away in the second half for an 80-69 win against Colgate in the season opener on Monday night at the Breslin Center with an effort the head coach was far from thrilled about. Here are notable quotes from Izzo and players following the game:

Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo shoots to surpass modest expectations again in his 31st season in charge

No. 22 Michigan State is coming off a surprising season, winning the conference by three games and reaching the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
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