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MSU beat reporter, columnist recap Spartans’ exhibition win over NMU

Hear what Chris Solari and Graham Couch had to say about the Spartans’ victory over Northern Michigan on Sunday

Michigan State basketball tipped off the 2024-25 season (kind of) on Sunday with a double-digit victory over Northern Michigan.

The Spartans traveled to the Upper Peninsula for a road exhibition matchup at Tom Izzo’s alma mater. The Spartans handled business in the fun experience, earning a 70-53 victory over the Wildcats.

Michigan State led the entire way, with the Spartans only holding a narrow 12-point margin at halftime. However, Michigan State turned it up in the second half to build a comfortable lead they carried into the final stretch.

Michigan State was led in scoring by Jace Richardson, who dropped 11 points. Xavier Booker was also in double figures for points, with 10 points in the win.

Detroit Free Press reporter Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch were on hand for the Spartans’ victory on Sunday. Hear what they had to say about the game and overall experience at the Superior Dome by clicking on the post below:

Only being in God’s country, aka Marquette, Michigan, could bring such a grin to @ChrisSolari’s face.

Enjoy the grin and 7-plus minutes of MSU basketball video analysis after the Spartans’ exhibition game win at the Superior Dome.https://t.co/DL5bhTKHS1

— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) October 13, 2024

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Watch Tom Izzo’s discuss MSU’s ‘historic’ exhibition win at Northern Michigan

Hear what Tom Izzo had to say about the Spartans’ victory over Northern Michigan and the overall experience of playing at his alma mater

Michigan State basketball was part of a really cool event on Sunday afternoon.

The Spartans traveled to Tom Izzo’s alma mater on Sunday and picked up a comfortable exhibition win over Northern Michigan. The Spartans led the whole way, with a final score of 70-53.

Michigan State was led in scoring by Jace Richardson, who dropped 11 points. Xavier Booker was also in double figures for points, with 10 points in the win.

Hear what Izzo had to say about the Spartans’ victory and the overall experience of playing a game at his alma mater:

https://twitter.com/B1GMBBall/status/1845544103003447488

Best photos from MSU Basketball’s exhibition win at Northern Michigan

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans’ exhibition win over Northern Michigan

Tom Izzo returned home with his Spartans on Sunday.

Michigan State opened the 2024-25 season with an exhibition win over Northern Michigan, 70-53, on Sunday afternoon. The game was played at the Superior Dome in Marquette, Mich., with this matchup serving as a return trip to Izzo’s alma mater.

Michigan State was led in scoring by Jace Richardson, who dropped 11 points. Xavier Booker was also in double figures for points, with 10 points in the win.

Check out some of the best photos from the game below:

Spartans top Northern Michigan in Tom Izzo reunion game

Michigan State basketball took care of business in a special game for head coach Tom Izzo

Michigan State basketball took care of business in a special game for head coach Tom Izzo.

Izzo took his Spartans to where it all began for him in an exhibition matchup at his alma mater Northern Michigan. Michigan State led the whole way in a comfortable 70-53 victory over the Wildcats.

Michigan State used stifling defense to build a 31-19 lead at the break. The Spartans built off that lead early in the second half to build a comfortable cushion to coast to the victory.

Michigan State was led in scoring by true freshman guard Jace Richardson, who finished the game with 11 points. Right behind him was forward Xavier Booker who scored 10 points for the Spartans. Eleven different Spartans recorded points in the exhibition victory.

The exhibition opener was played at the Superior Dome in Marquette, Mich. This was the first of two exhibitions for Michigan State, who will next return to the court on October 29 against Ferris State at the Breslin Center.

How to watch MSU Basketball’s exhibition opener vs. Northern Michigan today

Here’s how you can watch MSU Basketball’s exhibition opener against Northern Michigan today

Michigan State basketball returns for to the court for the first time this season in an exhibition matchup against Northern Michigan.

The Spartans travel to the Upper Peninsula to face head coach Tom Izzo’s alma mater on Sunday afternoon. This exhibition road game is a reunion trip for Izzo, where he’ll have his No. 10 Wildcats’ jersey retired.

Tip off between the Spartans and Wildcats is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

Michigan State will play one more exhibition game after today against Ferris State on October 29 at the Breslin Center. The official first game of the regular season will take place on November 4 against Monmouth.