US EditionMichigan State eager for shot to measure up vs. Kentucky in Champions Classic
- On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Michigan State Spartans defeated No. 12/13 Kentucky Wildcats 83-66 at Madison Square Garden, fueled by a season-high 11 three-pointers in the Champions Classic.
- Tom Izzo had urged his leaders to show more focus after the San Jose State game, and MSU entered Tuesday just 13-for-60 from 3-point range with a 21.7% mark nationally.
- With a 42-28 rebounding edge, Michigan State controlled possessions while Jaxon Kohler led with 20 points and Jeremy Fears Jr. posted 13 assists as the MSU bench outscored Kentucky's reserves 34-22.
- The Spartans' statement victory over a top-15 Kentucky Wildcats team improved Michigan State Spartans to 4-0, their first such start since the 2020-21 season.
- Michigan State's result moves it to 6-9 all-time in the Champions Classic and 2-2 against Kentucky, while the event returns to Chicago next year.
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Tom Izzo, Mark Pope Assign Locker Room Blame After Kentucky’s 83–66 Loss to Michigan State
The Kentucky Wildcats got their butts kicked on Tuesday night against the Michigan State Spartans on both ends of the floor. As a result, tension and pressure were high. It rose to the point where UK players started “barking at each other” during a timeout. But who’s to blame? That depends on whom you ask. The Spartans’ head coach, Tom Izzo, noted that his team’s hot shooting night was far from the norm. He said that Michigan State doesn’t norma…
Detroit Free Press
Michigan State basketball rains 3s on Kentucky in Champions Classic spanking, 83-66
Spartans shot 11-for-22 from 3-point range to control the Champions Classic showdown against Kentucky from the start. Jaxon Kohler scored 20 for MSU.
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No. 17 Michigan State makes season-high 11 3-pointers to beat No. 12 Kentucky 83-66
Kur Teng hit three of Michigan State’s season-high 11 3-pointers on the way to scoring a career-best 15 points, and the 17th-ranked Spartans remained undefeated by beating No. 12 Kentucky 83-66 at Madison Square Garden in the annual Champions Classic.
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