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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.