SPARTANS

Michigan State 86, Oakland 73

Michigan State's Nick Ward scores over Oakland Tom Cotter (32) from the paint in the first half. Ward found himself matchedup with Cotter most of the game and collected a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds as MSU beat Oakland University, 86-73, Saturday Dec. 16, 2017, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Nick Ward scores over Oakland Tom Cotter (32) from the paint in the first half. Ward found himself matchedup with Cotter most of the game and collected a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds as MSU beat Oakland University, 86-73, Saturday Dec. 16, 2017, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Dale G. Young, Detroit News
Spartan Cassius Winston lead the team with 19 points including two on this play in the second half.
Spartan Cassius Winston lead the team with 19 points including two on this play in the second half.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Lourawls Nairn gives face to teammate Cassius Winston after he put in two 3s in a row late in the second half.
Lourawls Nairn gives face to teammate Cassius Winston after he put in two 3s in a row late in the second half.
Dale G. Young, Detroit News
MSU's Gavin Schilling goes up for a first half rebound as MSU beats Oakland University, 86-73 Saturday Dec. 16, 2017 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
MSU's Gavin Schilling goes up for a first half rebound as MSU beats Oakland University, 86-73 Saturday Dec. 16, 2017 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Dale G. Young, Detroit News
Spartan Matt McQuaid drives into the paint for a basket in the first half.
Spartan Matt McQuaid drives into the paint for a basket in the first half.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan Kenny Goins blocks this shot by Kendrick Nunn at the end of the first half.
Spartan Kenny Goins blocks this shot by Kendrick Nunn at the end of the first half.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan Nick Ward looks for an outlet pass after grabbing a rebound under the basket in the second half.
Spartan Nick Ward looks for an outlet pass after grabbing a rebound under the basket in the second half.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Oakland head coach Greg Kampe argues with a referee when he feels the calls are going against him in the first half.
Oakland head coach Greg Kampe argues with a referee when he feels the calls are going against him in the first half.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo gets animated in the huddle during a second-half timeout.
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo gets animated in the huddle during a second-half timeout.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr. drives through the Oakland's defense on the baseline for a basket and a foul.
Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr. drives through the Oakland's defense on the baseline for a basket and a foul.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Jaren Jackson pumps his fist after scoring and collecting a foul too.
Jaren Jackson pumps his fist after scoring and collecting a foul too.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Michigan State's Nick Ward takes the ball to the basket against Oakland's Isaiah Brock in the first half.
Michigan State's Nick Ward takes the ball to the basket against Oakland's Isaiah Brock in the first half.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. gets loud as he dunks the ball in the second half in front of his bench.
Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. gets loud as he dunks the ball in the second half in front of his bench.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Michigan State's Miles Bridges drives past Oakland's Martez Walker during the Spartans' win Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.
Michigan State's Miles Bridges drives past Oakland's Martez Walker during the Spartans' win Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.
Dale G. Young, Detroit News
Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr. scores over Oakland's Chris Palombizio in the second half.
Michigan State's Lourawls Nairn Jr. scores over Oakland's Chris Palombizio in the second half.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
In this first of three pictures, Oakland forward Chris Palombizio caused a bit of a dust-up when he grabbed Miles Bridges' arm instead of the ball on a fast break in the second half.
In this first of three pictures, Oakland forward Chris Palombizio caused a bit of a dust-up when he grabbed Miles Bridges' arm instead of the ball on a fast break in the second half.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
In this second of three pictures, Grizzlie Chris Palombizio caused a bit of a dust-up when he grabbed Miles Bridges' arm instead of the ball on a fast break in the second half.
In this second of three pictures, Grizzlie Chris Palombizio caused a bit of a dust-up when he grabbed Miles Bridges' arm instead of the ball on a fast break in the second half.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
In this third of three pictures, referees separate the teams after Oakland's Chris Palombizio caused a bit of a dust-up when he grabbed Miles Bridges' arm instead of the ball on a fast break in the second half. Bridges and the Spartans took umbrage to the foul and the game was "chippy" afterward.
In this third of three pictures, referees separate the teams after Oakland's Chris Palombizio caused a bit of a dust-up when he grabbed Miles Bridges' arm instead of the ball on a fast break in the second half. Bridges and the Spartans took umbrage to the foul and the game was "chippy" afterward.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Spartan Nick Ward makes this shot go in the basket in spite of Tom Cotter's efforts.
Spartan Nick Ward makes this shot go in the basket in spite of Tom Cotter's efforts.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Michigan State's Joshua Langford drills a 3-pointer in front of the team bench in the second half. Langford put in 17 points.
Michigan State's Joshua Langford drills a 3-pointer in front of the team bench in the second half. Langford put in 17 points.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Michigan State's Nick Ward celebrates with a fan as MSU beats Oakland University, 86-73, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan State's Nick Ward celebrates with a fan as MSU beats Oakland University, 86-73, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News