The Michigan State Spartans open the season tonight against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. It marks the first meeting between the two programs and the first matchup against a Big Sky Conference member since a 100-62 win over Idaho in 2008.
The Spartans are 6-2 all-time against Big Sky members, the two losses both coming against Weber State. Those losses came Dec. 28, 1979 in a 63-61 defeat and on March 17, 1995 in a 79-72 loss. MSU’s lone victory against Weber State came Dec. 28, 1996 in a 83-51 victory. Be sure to catch the preview of NAU here before tip.