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MSU head coach Tom Izzo talks offensive struggles, loss vs. Kansas in Champions Classic

Hear what head coach Tom Izzo had to say about the Spartans’ performance against Kansas

It was an offensive struggle for the Spartans in Tuesday night’s narrow loss against No. 1 Kansas.

Michigan State fell against the Jayhawks by the final score of 77-69 in the Champions Classic matchup on Tuesday. The game was held in Atlanta, Ga.

Michigan State kept it close throughout but Kansas ultimately pulled away late for the win. The Spartans struggled on the offensive end of the floor, shooting 35% from the field and hitting only three of 24 three-point attempts.

With the loss, Michigan State is now 2-1 overall. They will return to the floor next on Saturday in a home matchup against Bowling Green.

Hear what head coach Tom Izzo had to say about the Spartans’ performance in the video below:

Video is courtesy of SpartanMag

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Best photos from MSU Basketball’s loss vs. Kansas in Champions Classic

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans’ narrow loss vs. Kansas in the Champions Classic

Michigan State basketball gave the No. 1 team in the country a tough test on Tuesday night but ultimately came up short in the end.

The Spartans fell against Kansas, 77-69, in the Champions Classic from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. Michigan State kept it close throughout the game, but the Jayhawks made more plays down the stretch to win the game.

Michigan State trailed Kansas at halftime by the score of 30-24. Both teams had a poor shooting effort in the opening frame, but a late run by the Jayhawks put them ahead at the break.

The Spartans got right back into the game in the second half, tying it up multiple times in the final frame. However, Kansas was able to use a solid run late in the game to pull away for the victory.

This was the Spartans’ first loss of the season. Michigan State is now 2-1 overall this year.

Michigan State will return to the floor on Saturday in a home matchup against Bowling Green. Tipoff from the Breslin Center is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

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

Champions Classic tip time announced for MSU-Kansas matchup

Tip times announced for this year’s Champions Classic event

Michigan State basketball fans can now properly prepare their viewing plans for one of the squad’s biggest games on the 2024-25 schedule.

The Champions Classic tip times were announced on Thursday, with Michigan State-Kansas landing in the opening slot at 6:30 p.m. ET on November 12. The second game between Kentucky and Duke will take place at approximately 9 p.m. ET.

This year’s Champions Classic will take place in Atlanta.

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MSU Basketball vs. Duke: Stream, broadcast info, prediction for Tuesday

Check out all of the key game details for this matchup between the Spartans and Blue Devils

It’s time for us to really see what the Spartans are made of.

Two of the game’s best programs — Duke and Michigan State — will link up in the annual Champions Classic event on Tuesday night. This will be the first game of the night, with Kentucky-Kansas following afterwards.

Michigan State got off to a rocky start last week to open the 2023-24 season with a stunning loss to James Madison. The Spartans bounced back for their first win of the year vs. Southern Indiana, and now things will get much tougher with Duke next up for Michigan State.

Duke also enters this matchup 1-1 with a home loss to Arizona as their blemish. The Blue Devils, like the Spartans, opened the season in the top five nationally and will look to avoid a second straight loss on Tuesday night.

Check out all of the key game details for this matchup between the Spartans and Blue Devils below:

Michigan State vs. Kentucky: Stream, broadcast info, three things to watch, prediction

Michigan State basketball takes on Kentucky tonight in the Champions Classic — here’s what you need to know for this matchup between the Spartans and Wildcats

Michigan State basketball will battle Kentucky in a neutral court non-conference matchup on Tuesday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Spartans enter this Champions Classic matchup looking to bounce back from a one-point loss against Gonzaga last week. Michigan State let a double-digit lead slip away in the final minutes, and dropped to 1-1 on the season with the loss.

Kentucky is a perfect 2-0 on the year with blowout wins over Howard and Duquesne to open the season last week. This matchup against the Spartans in Indianapolis will be the first true test of the year for the Wildcats.