UPDATE: The No. 17 Michigan State Spartans are set to face off against the San Jose State Spartans tonight at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network. Fans eager to catch the action can also find streaming options available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling, with both Fubo and DirecTV Stream offering enticing free trials for new subscribers.
Michigan State enters this matchup with a solid record of 2-0, fresh off a thrilling 69-66 victory over the No. 21 Arkansas Razorbacks last Saturday. Freshman sensation Cam Ward was a standout in that game, contributing 18 points and 10 rebounds, while teammate Coen Carr added 15 points and 7 rebounds. The Spartans dominated in the paint, outscoring Arkansas 46-28, although they faced challenges from beyond the arc, making just one of their fourteen attempts.
On the other hand, San Jose State struggles to find its footing this season, starting at 0-2 after consecutive losses to Utah and UCSB. In their latest setback against the Gauchos, Colby Garland led the team with an impressive 30 points in an 85-74 defeat.
This matchup marks only the second meeting between these two teams, with their last encounter dating back to 2007, where Michigan State triumphed decisively with an 85-45 victory in East Lansing.
As fans gear up for tonight’s showdown, the stakes are high for both teams. Michigan State aims to maintain its perfect start, while San Jose State desperately seeks its first win of the season.
Don’t miss the action tonight at the Breslin Center! Tune in at 6:30 p.m. ET on the Big Ten Network to witness this exciting clash.