Southern California 51, at Michigan State 80

EAST LANSING, Mich. (Interstat) — In a commanding display of defensive intensity and offensive execution, the Michigan State Spartans delivered a decisive 80-51 victory over the Southern California Trojans in a nonconference men’s basketball game Monday night at a sold-out Breslin Center. The contest, which drew 14,797 fans, was never in doubt after the opening minutes, as the Spartans stifled the Trojans from the outset and methodically built an insurmountable lead. Southern California’s 51 points marked a season low, highlighting the effectiveness of Michigan State’s game plan. The most critical phase of the game unfolded in the latter stages of… Read more...