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Watch MSU Hoops highlights from exhibition win over Madrid All-Stars

Watch highlights from the Spartans’ victory over the Madrid All-Stars on Thursday

Michigan State basketball is 1-0 on its trip to Spain thus far.

The Spartans picked up a win over the Madrid All-Stars on Thursday to kick off their three-game exhibition series in Spain. Michigan State won by the final score of 94-87.

The Spartans were led by big performances from a pair of former McDonald’s All-Americans Xavier Booker and Jeremy Fears Jr. Check out highlights from the exhibition victory below:

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MSU Basketball tops Madrid All-Stars to open three-game Spain trip

Michigan State basketball opened its trip to Spain with a thrilling victory over the Madrid All-Stars on Thursday

Michigan State basketball opened its trip to Spain with a thrilling victory over the Madrid All-Stars.

The Spartans led most of the game but needed strong play from point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. in the final minutes to hold off a comeback attempt from the Madrid All-Stars. The final score was 94-87.

Michigan State led most of the first half, thanks to strong play from Xavier Booker. He hit several three-point shots to lead the Spartans offensively in the opening frame, resulting in Michigan State holding a 49-40 advantage at the break.

The Madrid All-Stars would respond in the third quarter, though. The Madrid All-Stars outscored the Spartans by double-digits in the frame to take a 69-67 lead into the final quarter.

Michigan State didn’t let the Madrid All-Stars lead last for long in the fourth quarter. The Spartans quickly regained the lead and held on late for the victory.

Official stats from the game have not yet been released. Spartans Wire will update this post should any stats be provided.

Michigan State will play two more exhibition games in Spain over the next week. Next up is a matchup in Valencia on Sunday.

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