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Best photos from MSU Basketball’s win over Colorado in Maui Invitational

Check out some of the best photos from Michigan State basketball’s victory over Colorado in the Maui Invitational

Michigan State basketball took care of business in Monday’s Maui Invitational first round matchup with Colorado.

The Spartans were the better team most of the night, cruising to a _-_ victory over the Buffalos to advance to the semifinals of this iconic tournament. Michigan State will face Memphis on Tuesday in the semifinals.

The first half was back-and-forth for most of the frame, but Michigan State was able to build up a double-digit lead at the break thanks to a strong finish. The Spartans ended the half on a 17-4 run, which resulted in a 38-25 lead at halftime.

Colorado hit a few shots right out of the break, but never got the game closer than seven points in the second half. Michigan State led by as many as 20 points in the second half.

Check out some of the best photos from this matchup between Michigan State and Colorado below:

Tipoff pushed back for MSU-Colorado in Maui Invitational

Michigan State basketball fans will have to wait a little bit longer to watch the Spartans in Maui.

The Michigan State-Colorado Maui Invitational first-round matchup will tipoff at approximately 5:45 p.m. ET. The Spartans’ game was originally scheduled for 5 p.m. ET but was pushed back due to the UConn-Memphis game going to overtime.

The matchup between the Spartans and Buffalos will be televised on ESPN2.

The winner of this matchup between Michigan State and Colorado will face Memphis at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The loser will face UConn at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

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MSU-Colorado Prediction, Matchup Analysis from LSJ’s Graham Couch

Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal provides his prediction for MSU Basketball vs. Colorado on Monday

Michigan State basketball tips off its three-game stay in Maui on Monday afternoon in an intriguing matchup against Colorado.

The Spartans are one of eight teams in a loaded Maui Invitational field. Michigan State and Colorado will take the court in the second game of the day at 5 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on ESPN2.

Michigan State comes into this game with a 4-1 overall record, with its lone loss coming against No. 1 Kansas. Colorado is a perfect 4-0 on the year, but has yet to face a major opponent this season.

Michigan State is listed as an 8.5-point favorite in this game.

Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal is back again to offer his thoughts on this matchup between Michigan State and Colorado. Click here to see how Couch believes this game will play out and who he has winning in the end.

How to watch MSU Basketball vs. Colorado today: Time, TV channel, Prediction

It’s Michigan State basketball vs. Colorado today from the Maui Invitational. Here’s how to watch, including time, and streaming info

Michigan State basketball is back in Maui.

The Spartans return to the Maui Invitational on Monday, with a first round matchup against Colorado. Michigan State last played in the Maui Invitational in 2019, and will be the sixth time the Spartans have played in this iconic event.

Michigan State comes into this matchup with a 4-1 overall record, and wins in its last two games. Colorado is a perfect 4-0 on the year, but has yet to face a non-mid major opponent thus far.

The winner of this matchup between the Spartans and Buffalos will play the winner of UConn and Memphis on Tuesday.

Here’s how to watch the Michigan State basketball game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Michigan State vs. Colorado game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: ESPN2

Start time: 5 p.m. ET

Michigan State vs. Colorado predictions, picks, odds

Michigan State 76, Colorado 72: This is a hard one to predict, with Colorado yet to face a true challenging opponent on the year. On paper, though, Michigan State is the better team and I anticipate their early season tests will better prepare them than the Buffs for this Maui Invitational opener.
ODDS: Michigan State -5.5

O/U: 145.5

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