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Michigan State Slams Detroit Mercy for First 5-0 Start in Five Years

Michigan State Spartans extended their strong start with an 11-for-22 three-point shooting performance to secure a win over Detroit Mercy, marking two marquee victories this season.

  • On Friday, No. 17 Michigan State defeated Detroit Mercy 84-56 at the Breslin Center, leading 41-25 at halftime and maintaining control throughout.
  • Tuesday's win over Kentucky established momentum with Michigan State stunning Kentucky Wildcats 83-66 at Madison Square Garden, highlighted by an 11-for-22 3-point shooting performance.
  • Coen Carr and the frontcourt combined as Carr scored 13 points with seven rebounds, while Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper added 25 points and 10 boards.
  • Tom Izzo kept his lineup deep by using an 11-man rotation to keep players fresh, and walk-on Nick Sanders hit a 3-pointer to loud cheers; Michigan State heads to the Fort Myers Tip-Off next week against East Carolina and North Carolina.
  • Mark Montgomery's Detroit Mercy arrived with a 1-5 start after an 8-24 season last year, making this one of Montgomery's biggest early tests.
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen broke the news in Georgia, United States on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
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