Michigan State 72, Oakland 49

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Oakland's Tray Moddox Jr. gets his shot blocked by Michigan State's Aaron Henry in the first half as the Michigan State Spartans take on Oakland University at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on December 14, 2019.
Oakland's Tray Moddox Jr. gets his shot blocked by Michigan State's Aaron Henry in the first half as the Michigan State Spartans take on Oakland University at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on December 14, 2019.
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Michigan State Spartans take on Oakland University at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on December 14, 2019.
Michigan State Spartans take on Oakland University at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on December 14, 2019.
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Michigan State's Xavier Tillman lets out a yell after a power dunk in the second half.
Michigan State's Xavier Tillman lets out a yell after a power dunk in the second half.
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Oakland's Jackie Harris and Kenny Pittman defend against Michigan State's Aaron Henry in the second half.
Oakland's Jackie Harris and Kenny Pittman defend against Michigan State's Aaron Henry in the second half.
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Oakland's Brad Brechting steals the ball away from Michigan State's Aaron Henry driving to the hoop in the first half.
Oakland's Brad Brechting steals the ball away from Michigan State's Aaron Henry driving to the hoop in the first half.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo with the team during a timeout in the first half.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo with the team during a timeout in the first half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston
Michigan State's Cassius Winston
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Michigan State's Thomas Kithier lays in two points in the first half.
Michigan State's Thomas Kithier lays in two points in the first half.
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Oakland's Brad Brechting puts up a shot over Michigan State's Xavier Tillman in the first half.
Oakland's Brad Brechting puts up a shot over Michigan State's Xavier Tillman in the first half.
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Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens battles for a rebound against Oakland's Daniel Oladapo in the first half.
Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens battles for a rebound against Oakland's Daniel Oladapo in the first half.
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Oakland's Daniel Oladapo puts up a shot against Michigan State's Thomas Kithier in the first half.
Oakland's Daniel Oladapo puts up a shot against Michigan State's Thomas Kithier in the first half.
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Oakland's Zavier Hill-Mais fights for a loose ball with Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. under the basket in the first half.
Oakland's Zavier Hill-Mais fights for a loose ball with Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. under the basket in the first half.
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Oakland's Daniel Oladapo pulls down a rebound in the first half.
Oakland's Daniel Oladapo pulls down a rebound in the first half.
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Oakland's Daniel Oladapo pulls down a rebound in the first half.
Oakland's Daniel Oladapo pulls down a rebound in the first half.
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Oakland's Zavier Hill-Mais fights for a loose ball with Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. under the basket in the first half.
Oakland's Zavier Hill-Mais fights for a loose ball with Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. under the basket in the first half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston defends against Oakland's Tray Maddox Jr. in the first half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston defends against Oakland's Tray Maddox Jr. in the first half.
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Michigan State's Cassius Winston defended against Oakland's Tray Maddox Jr. in the first half.
Michigan State's Cassius Winston defended against Oakland's Tray Maddox Jr. in the first half.
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Oakland's Kevin Kangu drives the ball up court in the first half.
Oakland's Kevin Kangu drives the ball up court in the first half.
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Oakland coach Greg Kampe
Oakland coach Greg Kampe
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Michigan State's coach Tom Izzo gets frustrated in the first half.
Michigan State's coach Tom Izzo gets frustrated in the first half.
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Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. puts up a shot in the second half.
Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. puts up a shot in the second half.
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Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. flies to the hoop but can't put away a dunk in the second half.
Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. flies to the hoop but can't put away a dunk in the second half.
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State's Cassius Winston and coach Tom Izzo talk on the sidelines in the second half.
State's Cassius Winston and coach Tom Izzo talk on the sidelines in the second half.
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Oakland's Xavier Hill-Mais defends State's Aaron Henry driving to thew hoop in the second half.
Oakland's Xavier Hill-Mais defends State's Aaron Henry driving to thew hoop in the second half.
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Oakland University fans gives some positive mojo to their free throw shooter in the second half.
Oakland University fans gives some positive mojo to their free throw shooter in the second half.
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Michigan State's Julius Marble fights for a loose ball and gains possession with Oakland's Daniel Oladapo in the second half.
Michigan State's Julius Marble fights for a loose ball and gains possession with Oakland's Daniel Oladapo in the second half.
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Oakland coach Greg Kampe picks up a technical foul in the second half.
Oakland coach Greg Kampe picks up a technical foul in the second half.
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Oakland coach Greg Kampe picks up a technical foul in the second half.
Oakland coach Greg Kampe picks up a technical foul in the second half.
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Oakland coach Greg Kampe picks up a technical foul in the second half.
Oakland coach Greg Kampe picks up a technical foul in the second half.
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Oakland's Babatunde Sowumi fights for a rebound with Michigan State's Conner George and Xavier Tillman in the second half.
Oakland's Babatunde Sowumi fights for a rebound with Michigan State's Conner George and Xavier Tillman in the second half.
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Michigan State's Jack Hoiberg gets some defensive pressure driving to the basket in the second half.
Michigan State's Jack Hoiberg gets some defensive pressure driving to the basket in the second half.
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Michigan State's Brock Washington puts up a shot against Oakland's Babatunde Sowumi in the second half.
Michigan State's Brock Washington puts up a shot against Oakland's Babatunde Sowumi in the second half.
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State's Cassius Winston goes to the bench to sit out the rest of the game with Michigan State with a substantial lead late in the second half.
State's Cassius Winston goes to the bench to sit out the rest of the game with Michigan State with a substantial lead late in the second half.
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Injured MSU guard Joshua Langford walks around the court wearing a boot during the warmups before playing Oakland University.
Injured MSU guard Joshua Langford walks around the court wearing a boot during the warmups before playing Oakland University.
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Oakland University Golden Grizzlies coach Greg Kampe wanders up the aisles at Little Caesars Arena before his team takes on the Michigan State Spartans. .
Oakland University Golden Grizzlies coach Greg Kampe wanders up the aisles at Little Caesars Arena before his team takes on the Michigan State Spartans. .
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo watching warmups before the game against Oakland University.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo watching warmups before the game against Oakland University.
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Oakland coach Greg Kampe, right, is looking for his first victory against Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
Oakland coach Greg Kampe, right, is looking for his first victory against Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
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