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COLLEGE PARK, MD, Jan. 21, 2024 ~ The Michigan State Spartans defeated the Maryland Terrapins 61-59 in a Big Ten Conference matchup that went down to the wire.
Led by Tre Holloman, the Spartans came out hot and went on a 17-1 run minutes into the first half of that game at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland. Holloman shot 100% from the field and a perfect 3/3 from the three-point line allowing MSU to get out to a 12-point lead going into halftime.
After allowing the most points scored on them in the first half all season, the Terrapins were able to force the Spartans into shooting 2/16 to begin the second half. With roughly 12 minutes remaining in the game, Maryland was able to tie up the score.
Maryland’s Donta Scott and Jahmir Young were willing the Terrapins offensively with a combined 35 points. The Spartans, despite their offensive struggles, had four scorers with over 12 points. MSU got out to a four-point lead with 44 seconds left until Young hit a tough layup to get Maryland within 2. The Terrapins were able to force a stop to get the ball back with 7 seconds left and put the ball in Young’s hands. Holloman was able to force a turnover on Young to hand Michigan State their 12th win of the season.
With the win, MSU improves to a record of 4-4 in the Big Ten Conference. The Spartans are back on the road as they face off against yet another Big Ten opponent in No. 11 Wisconsin on Friday. Coverage starts at 7 p.m. on 760 WJR.
Jan. 22, 2024 ~ The Spartans beat the Maryland Terrapins 61-59 in a much-needed Big Ten road victory on Sunday. Head men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo joins Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, Jamie Edmonds, and Steve Courtney to talk about the gutsy performance, as well as the Lions‘ win over the Bucs!
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- Jan 21, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Jordan Geronimo (22) leaps for a rebound during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Photo: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
- Jan 21, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts after a first half call against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Photo: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
- Jan 21, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Malik Hall (25) shoots over Maryland Terrapins forward Jordan Geronimo (22) during the first half at Xfinity Center. Photo: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
- Jan 21, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Mady Sissoko (22) dunks on Maryland Terrapins forward Julian Reese (10) during the first half at Xfinity Center. Photo: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
- Jan 21, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; dMaryland Terrapins defender collapse on Michigan State Spartans forward Malik Hall (25) uring the second half at Xfinity Center. Photo: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
- Jan 21, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Julian Reese (10) shoots as Michigan State Spartans center Mady Sissoko (22) defends during the second half at Xfinity Center. Photo: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
- Jan 21, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo speaks with Mguard A.J. Hoggard (11) during a time out in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Photo: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
- Jan 21, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans basket goes in the net during the first half against the Maryland Terrapinsat Xfinity Center. Photo: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
- Jan 21, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard Jahari Long (2) makes a move to the basket on Michigan State Spartans forward Malik Hall (25) during the second half at Xfinity Center. Photo: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
- Jan 21, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) reacts after making the eventual game winning basket during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Photo: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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