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NO. 5 MICHIGAN STATE 106, NORTHERN IOWA 72
Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 24 points and Jasiah Jervis added 20 as Michigan State shot 18 of 37 from 3-point range.
On Friday, Michigan State defeated Northern Iowa 106-72 in East Lansing, setting a school record with 18 3-pointers. The Spartans made 10 of 15 long-range shots in the first half to build a commanding 15-point lead.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo noted his current squad shoots better than his typical teams. Izzo highlighted the unique ability of freshmen like Jasiah Jervis, a 6-foot-4 guard from New York, to create their own shots.
Jeremy Fears scored 19 of his season-high 24 points in the first half, while Jervis added a career-high 20. Fears recorded nine assists with no turnovers, following his 18-point, 11-assist performance against the Blue Devils on Tuesday.
Northern Iowa fell behind by 37 in the second half, unable to contain the hosts' perimeter shooting. The Panthers, led by Greyson Uelmen's 16 points, travel to Oakland on Saturday.
Jordan Scott and Coen Carr scored 11 points apiece as Michigan State spread the floor with shooters at every position. Freshmen Carlos Medlock and Kur Tang also contributed, showcasing a versatile roster that contrasts with Izzo's past lineups.