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UMass Gets Crushed by #2 Michigan State
UMass played a No. 2-ranked team for the fourth time in school history and the Minutemen took it hard as second-ranked Michigan State picked up a 106-68 victory in the Legends Classic Semifinal at Boardwalk Hall.
Tom Izzo sets win record as Spartans roll to 106-68 victory against Massachusetts
In the building where the title of "Miss Congeniality" became symbolic of the ultimate consolation prize, Michigan State settled for third place in the Legends Classic.
Tom Izzo won't let up even after milestone
East Lansing -- Tom Izzo is one game away from becoming Michigan State's all-time winningest coach and still doesn't feel like his job is safe.
Michigan State and Florida met 10 seasons ago for the national title. While the Spartans may seem like the better bet to get back this season, the Gators feel they have significantly improved.
Shannon Ryan's Top 25 in college basketball
Records through Sunday; previous ranking in parentheses. 1. Kansas : The Jayhawks scored their fewest points in a win since 2000 when they eked out a 57-55 victory against Memphis.
Izzo and his Spartans hope to make history in clash with Crusaders
Needing just one victory to tie for the most wins in school history, Michigan State's Tom Izzo leads his Spartans into battle against the visiting Crusaders of Valparaiso this afternoon as part of the Legends Classic.
No. 2 MSU tops Valpo 90-60 for Izzo's 340th win
Tom Izzo won his 340th game at Michigan State on Sunday, tying the school record for victories in the No.
Valparaiso-Michigan St. Preview
With one more victory, Tom Izzo will move into a tie atop Michigan State's all-time list.
MSU 75, Toledo 62: Spartans roll past Rockets
Draymond Green had 15 points to lead a balanced attack, and No. 2 Michigan State kept up its home court mastery with a 75-62 win over Toledo on Friday night.
Delvin Roe looks to put headaches, lackluster play behind
Two games into the regular season, Michigan State forward Delvon Roe knows things can only get better.
Michigan State never stopped fighting in game with NCAA tournament feel
Michigan State players, from left, Draymond Green, Isaiah Dahlman and Durrell Summers celebrate the Spartans' 75-71 win against Gonzaga on Tuesday night.
Gonzaga travels to No. 2 Michigan State
Gonzaga coach Mark Few was not particularly impressed with his young team's sloppy play in a season-opening win over Mississippi Valley State.
Man in the middle: The lack of a center might be the only thing keeping the Spartans from greatness.
Spartans open season at Breslin with 97-58 win over Florida Gulf Coast
URL: http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_open_season_at_breslin_with_9758_win_over_florida_gulf_coast Current Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:48:09 -0500 Freshman center Derrick Nix, right, goes up for a basket past junior forward Charlie Lytle of Florida Gulf Coast during the Spartan's season opener held Friday at the Breslin ...
Amid injuries, illnesses, No. 2 Spartans tip tonight
Most of the Florida Gulf Coast men's basketball players won't know what to expect when they visit the Breslin Center tonight to face Michigan State in the Spartans' opener.
College basketball: FGCU men sticking to their style at No. 2 Michigan State on Friday
FGCU Eagles at No. 2 Michigan State , 7 p.m. TV: None, but the game can be seen on ESPN 360.com Radio: WWCN/AM 770 Projected starting lineups FGCU 5-9 SO PG Reggie Chambers 6-1 JR G Reed Baker 6-7 SR F/C Kyle Marks 6-5 SR F Derrick O'Neil 6-8 JR F Charlie Lytle Michigan State 6-0 JR PG Kalin Lucas 6-4 SO G Durrell Summers 6-8 SO F Delvon Roe 6-6 SO ...
Michigan State men begin basketball season with patchwork lineup
Junior point guard Kalin Lucas will be among the players Michigan State will count on for leadership this season.
MSU expects everyone but Morgan for opener
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo said this afternoon that junior guard Chris Allen, sophomore forward Delvon Roe and junior guard Durrell Summers will be able to play in Friday's season opener against Florida Gulf Coast.
The Big Ten is up, or so we think, with two Final Four contenders among six ranked teams.
Lucas leads No. 2 Michigan State to 76-53 win
Kalin Lucas had 18 points and Draymond Green added 15 points and 11 rebounds in No.