US EditionMichigan State Basketball’s Next Challenge Is Winning Thanksgiving Tournament
Michigan State leads nationally in defensive efficiency and assists, while East Carolina relies on interior size to offset offensive struggles, with MSU predicted to win 83-64.
- On Tuesday in Fort Myers, the Michigan State Spartans routed East Carolina 89-56 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off opener, with Jaxon Kohler and Divine Ugochukwu each scoring 16 points.
- Michigan State's defense and rebounding explain why they were heavy favorites, ranking top 10 in defensive efficiency and grabbing 42.8 of missed shots, with a 5-0 record.
- East Carolina's shooting struggles from long range hamper its upside, making 22.4% of 3s and allowing nearly 44% from beyond the arc, while starting two 6-10 centers including Giovanni Emejuru.
- The Spartans will play again Thursday at the about 3,500-seat Suncoast Credit Union Arena, with Michigan State Spartans facing North Carolina at 1 p.m. on FS2 and Big Ten Network.
- Coach Tom Izzo will use this tournament to test evolving lineups in his 31st season, building on top-25 wins over Arkansas and Kentucky that boost Michigan State's resume.
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No. 11 Michigan State beats East Carolina 89-56 in Fort Myers Tip-Off
Jaxon Kohler and Divine Ugochukwu each scored 16 points to lead No. 11 Michigan State’s balanced attack as the Spartans beat East Carolina 89-56 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Michigan State, which entered the game with four players averaging double-figure…
No. 11 Michigan State beats East Carolina 89-56 in Fort Myers Tip-Off
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Jaxon Kohler and Divine Ugochukwu each scored 16 points to lead No. 11 Michigan State's balanced attack as the Spartans beat East Carolina 89-56 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Tuesday.
No. 11 Michigan State beats East Carolina 89-56 in Fort Myers Tip-Off
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Jaxon Kohler and Divine Ugochukwu each scored 16 points to lead No. 11 Michigan State’s balanced attack as the Spartans beat East Carolina 89-56 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Tuesday. Related Articles Michigan football’s sign-stealing fines will cost school over $30 million, athletic director says Nothing like Ohio State clash, Michigan says: ‘It means everything’ Hidalgo doe…
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