Michigan State basketball overcame an early double-digit deficit to earn an 83-75 victory over Samford on Tuesday night.
The Spartans fell behind quickly to start the game, but then turned on the jets and built up a 10-point lead going into the break. Samford would keep it close through the final minutes of the game but Michigan State never surrendered the lead en route to the win.
With the victory, Michigan State improved to 4-1 overall on the year. The Spartans are a perfect 4-0 at home so far this season.
Spartans senior guard Jaden Akins set a career-high with 25 points in the win. Michigan State also got double-digit scoring nights from Frankie Fidler (12 points), Jase Richardson (12 points) and Szymon Zapala (10 points).
Click here to see highlights from the Spartans’ victory over the Bulldogs on Tuesday night.
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