The Opening Tip
Michigan State hosts Maryland Eastern Shore in a third-straight home game for the Spartans. This is the first-ever meeting between the Spartans and the Hawks. MSU ranks in the top three nationally in assists (1st), rebounding margin (3rd) and assist-to-turnover ratio (3rd).
The Starting Five
1. Great Start
At 9-0, Michigan State is off to one of the best starts in school history. It matches the third-best start in school history, as the 1917 squad opened at 9-0 before taking a loss. It’s the second-best start of the Tom Izzo era, ranking only behind the 2000-01 Spartans, who set the school record with a 12-0 start.