Michigan State basketball got off to a slow start this season, losing its first two games to Arizona and Kentucky. Not many teams have that type of grueling schedule, but Tom Izzo isn’t afraid to play anyone, anywhere, any time.
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That rough early stretch looked to prepare the Spartans for a cupcake matchup against Mississippi Valley State as they improved in just about every facet, winning 100-53 and finishing with 33 assists and a plethora of three-point makes.
With Florida Gulf Coast coming to town, the former Lob City, the Spartans need to ramp it up defensive in order to come out on top.