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Michigan State basketball falls in final Spain exhibition

Michigan State falls to top Serbian professional team in final Spain exhibition:

Michigan State basketball played its third and final game of the trip overseas to Spain, and it played the toughest test of the trip. The Spartans matched up with KK FMP, a Serbian professional team that is in the top league in Serbia. The team qualified for this season’s European Champions League, which is considered the strongest basketball tournament in Europe.

The Spartans fought valiantly, overcoming a double-digit deficit to make it a close game, but ultimately fell to the pros from Serbia, 115-110.

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Michigan State basketball dominates Valencia All-Stars in Spain

Michigan State dominates Valencia in the second game of the Spartans trip in Spain

Michigan State basketball is in Spain on a preseason trip to build team camaraderie. During the trip, it is playing three exhibition games to gain experience.

In Game 1, the Spartans beat a good Madrid All-Star team, 94-87, showing an ability to close a game out. Game 2 was the opposite. After traveling to Valencia to face the Valencia All-Stars, the Spartans dominated, 105-59.

MSU doubled up Valencia at halftime, 48-24, and expanded the margin with a massive third quarter that put MSU ahead 72-31. Michigan State gained game experience for the entire team, which used different lineups on the court all night.

The Spartans have one more game in Spain before heading back to the States.

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Michigan State basketball box score against Madrid All-Stars

A box score from MSU’s win in Madrid:

Michigan State basketball opened up its Spain trip with a game against the Madrid All-Stars on Thursday. The Spartans won, 94-87, giving the fans a fun win to watch to kickoff the trip.

Courtesy of a noted member in the Michigan State basketball X community, a box score of the game was shared for fans to enjoy:

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Watch highlights from Michigan State basketball’s first day in Spain

Watch highlights from MSU’s first day in Spain:

Michigan State basketball has made their way across the Atlantic to Spain for a three day basketball week, and a week for the team to bond with one another.

Michigan State basketball’s social media team posted a video via their X page, showing the highlights from the team’s first day in the country. While it didn’t consist of any basketball being played, the team had a great day continuing the build of cohesion in Spain:

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Fans to be able to watch Michigan State basketball while in Spain, according to player

According to a player on the team, fans will be able to watch the Spartans games in Spain:

Michigan State basketball will be heading over to Spain for a trip overseas that will focus on team bonding, while preparing for the 2024-25 season with a stretch of games.

Luckily for fans, the Spartans will be showcasing their games via some sort of streaming service, according to Jaden Akins. Akins made the remark during an interview with the This is Sparta podcast.

Spartans Wire will keep fans updated on which streaming platforms the games will be showcased on.

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