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Michigan State basketball remained hot with another win on Tuesday evening — this time against in-state rival Oakland, 90-78, from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.
The Spartans led by as many as 16 points in this game, but Oakland never quit and got the game within eight points in the final two minutes before Michigan State closed it out. Michigan State is a perfect 19-0 against Oakland in the overall series that dates back to 1998.
Michigan State held a 44-35 lead at the break after an exciting opening frame. The Spartans never trailed in the first half, but both teams went on runs that kept it to a one-point game with 3:36 left in the half. However, the Spartans ended the half on an 8-0 run to build up their lead before halftime.
The second half was similar to the first, with both teams continuing to battle throughout the frame. However, Michigan State’s lead never got less than seven, with the Spartans closing out Oakland in the final minutes for the victory.
Michigan State was led offensively by Max Christie and Marcus Bingham Jr., who each finished with 17 points. Gabe Brown (14 points), Malik Hall (13 points) and Tyson Walker (10 points) also reached double-digits in scoring for Michigan State.
With the win, Michigan State improves to 10-2 on the season. The Spartans have won five straight games and 10 of their last 11.
Michigan State returns to the court next week in their final non-conference game of the season against High Point. Tipoff from the Breslin Center is scheduled for 3 p.m. EST on Dec. 29.
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