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Michigan State Demolishes East Carolina in Fort Myers Tip-Off
Michigan State Spartans made 13 of 26 three-pointers, leading to a dominant 33-point win in their first game at the Fort Myers Tip-off tournament.
- At the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Nov. 25, Michigan State Spartans men's basketball beat East Carolina 89-56 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena, dominating from start to finish.
- By forcing turnovers and controlling the paint, Michigan State Spartans created large advantages in points off turnovers, second-chance points and points in the paint.
- MSU made 13 of 26 3-pointers, with Divine Ugochukwu scoring a career-high 16, Coen Carr adding 13, and Jaxon Kohler going 4-for-4 from deep.
- The win kept Michigan State Spartans unbeaten at 6-0 and positioned them to play for the Fort Myers Tip-Off title, eliminating upset risk in the matchup.
- Coach Tom Izzo said `That was definitely Divine's best game both offensively and defensively`, while freshmen Cam Ward and Jordan Scott contributed immediately as MSU eyes sustained 3-point accuracy.
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Michigan State Dominates East Carolina, Sets Stage for North Carolina Showdown
Photo: Nathan Ray Seebeck ~ Imagn ImagesFORT MYERS, Fla. ~ Michigan State left little doubt about its early-season form Tuesday afternoon, dismantling East Carolina 89-56 in its opening game in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. The Spartans, ranked No. 11 nationally, turned a competitive first few minutes into a runaway by halftime, building a 23-point cushion and never looking back. Tom Izzo’s squad improved to 6-0 behind a relentless mix of pace, depth …
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