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Michigan State overcame poor 3-point shooting with 46 points in the paint and key freshman performances from Coen Carr and Cam Ward, securing a narrow 69-66 victory.
- On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Michigan State basketball team beat Arkansas Razorbacks 69-66 at the Breslin Center with freshman forward Cam Ward scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and junior guard Coen Carr adding 15 points and seven rebounds.
- MSU's physical approach controlled the boards 45-33, converting 19 offensive rebounds into 18 second-chance points and scoring 46 points in the paint with 18 of 26 free throws.
- In the final minute, Carson Cooper's contested defense and free throws preserved a one-point lead after Arkansas tied it at 66, and Cam Ward forced Trevon Brazile into a long airball with one second left.
- The result leaves Michigan State 2-0 and Arkansas 1-1, showcasing Coen Carr's readiness and Cam Ward's breakout, which raises MSU's early season outlook and team ceiling.
- Next up, Michigan State hosts San Jose State on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Breslin Center, but shooting guard concerns remain after making only 1 of 14 3-point attempts Saturday.
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No. 22 Michigan State tops No. 14 Arkansas
AP PHOTO/ Al Goldis EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Freshman Cam Ward had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Coen Carr scored 15 points and had seven rebounds and No. 22 Michigan State beat No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 on Saturday night in a matchup of Hall of Fame coaches. The Spartans (2-0) grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and converted them into 18 points, a staple of Tom Izzo’s program for 31 seasons. John Calipari has highly touted freshmen Darius Acuff and Melee…
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Freshman Cam Ward had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Coen Carr scored 15 points and soared for seven rebounds and No. 22 Michigan State beat No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 in a matchup of Hall of…
No. 22 Michigan State tops No. 14 Arkansas in matchup of Tom Izzo, John Calipari
Freshman Cam Ward had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Coen Carr scored 15 points and had seven rebounds and No. 22 Michigan State beat No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 on Saturday night in a matchup of Hall of Fame coaches.The Spartans (2-0) grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and converted them into 18 points, a staple of Tom Izzo's program for 31 seasons.John Calipari has highly touted freshmen Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas in his second season with the Razorbacks…
Izzo’s Spartans Prove Grit Can Win Games Without the Three
EAST LANSING ~ In a gritty early-season showdown, No. 22 Michigan State edged No. 14 Arkansas 69–66 at the Breslin Center, leaning heavily on physicality and paint dominance to overcome a rough night from beyond the arc. The Spartans shot just 1-for-14 from 3-point range, continuing a trend from last season in which perimeter shooting was a persistent issue. But head coach Tom Izzo wasn’t fazed. “I think we did that on purpose so we could prove …
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