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Notes & Quotes: Michigan State picks up a “big program win” in thrilling double overtime game against Kentucky

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The Michigan State men’s basketball team returned to action on Tuesday night looking to get back into the win column, and the Spartans did just that.

Michigan State defeated No. 4 Kentucky 86-77 in double overtime to improve to 2-1 on the season.

“It was a big program win, not an individual win,” Michigan State head coach Izzo said after the win.

Last Friday, Michigan State led No. 2 Gonzaga for a large majority of the second half, but ultimately lost the game by a final score of 64-63. The story was the opposite on Tuesday as the Spartans were trailing for a majority of the second half.