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Jervis, Scott lead balanced attack as No. 6 Michigan State rolls past Toledo, 91-61
Michigan State outrebounded Toledo 52-27 and scored 27 second-chance points in a 91-61 win, with Jasiah Jervis leading four Spartans in double figures.
On Thursday night, Michigan State defeated Toledo 91-61, with the Spartans overpowering the visitors to improve to 2-0 on the season.
Freshman Jasiah Jervis led the Spartans' scoring with 16 points, while Jordan Scott added 12 points and nine rebounds; American Jeremy Fears contributed 12 points and nine assists.
Michigan State dominated the glass with a 52-27 rebounding advantage, scoring 27 second-chance points compared to Toledo's six. Anton Bonke grabbed seven rebounds and nine points.
The Spartans raced to a 48-25 halftime lead, holding the Rockets to 25% shooting from the field in the first half. Jervis scored eight of his 13 first-half points during a 17-point scoring run.
Michigan State led by double digits the rest of the way, while Toledo's Angel Montas Jr. scored the opening basket. The loss leaves Toledo winless at 0-2.