US EditionCoen Carr's 18-point effort propels No. 12 Michigan State past USC
- On Monday night in East Lansing, No. 12 Michigan State beat Southern California 80-51, led by Michigan State guard Coen Carr's 18 points and Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler's 16 on perfect shooting.
- After a 27-6 early surge, Michigan State took control and led by at least 20 for much of the second half, with Jeremy Fears Jr. scoring 15 points and seven assists.
- Defensively, Michigan State limited USC shooting to 33%, and Kohler made all six shots and grabbed eight rebounds.
- The win moves Michigan State to 13-2 overall and 3-1 in the Big Ten, while USC falls to 12-3 and 1-3, with games against Northwestern Thursday and Minnesota Friday upcoming.
- Kohler's streak, noted by Sportradar, marks the first Spartan since at least 1996 with five straight 10-plus/10-plus games, while Michigan State held a 25-5 fast-break and 21-9 bench points advantage.
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USC men handed another lopsided loss by No. 12 Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. — It’s arguably the toughest road trip in the nation for a reason, and USC found out why. Coen Carr scored 18 points and Jaxon Kohler added 16 on perfect shooting as 12th-ranked Michigan State handed the USC men’s basketball team its second straight blowout loss, 80-51, on Monday night. Jeremy Fears Jr. had 15 points and seven assists for the Spartans (13-2 overall, 3-1 Big Ten), who took control with a 27-6 run early in the …
Carr Leads Michigan State Past Trojans in Statement Win
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State came out of the gate with purpose, delivering a dominant 80–51 win over USC at the Breslin Center on Monday night. From tipoff, the Spartans controlled the pace, shooting an efficient 50% from the field compared to USC’s 33%, showcasing their strength in half‑court execution and ball movement. Leading the Spartans was senior forward Coen Carr, who poured in 18 points on 6‑of‑14 s…
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