SPARTANSMichigan State 72, Oakland 49The Detroit NewsOakland'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.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State Spartans take on Oakland University at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on December 14, 2019.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's Xavier Tillman lets out a yell after a power dunk in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland's Jackie Harris and Kenny Pittman defend against Michigan State's Aaron Henry in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland's Brad Brechting steals the ball away from Michigan State's Aaron Henry driving to the hoop in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State coach Tom Izzo with the team during a timeout in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's Cassius WinstonDaniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's Thomas Kithier lays in two points in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland's Brad Brechting puts up a shot over Michigan State's Xavier Tillman in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's Kyle Ahrens battles for a rebound against Oakland's Daniel Oladapo in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland's Daniel Oladapo puts up a shot against Michigan State's Thomas Kithier in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland's Zavier Hill-Mais fights for a loose ball with Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. under the basket in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland's Daniel Oladapo pulls down a rebound in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland's Daniel Oladapo pulls down a rebound in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland's Zavier Hill-Mais fights for a loose ball with Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. under the basket in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's Cassius Winston defends against Oakland's Tray Maddox Jr. in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's Cassius Winston defended against Oakland's Tray Maddox Jr. in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland's Kevin Kangu drives the ball up court in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland coach Greg KampeDaniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's coach Tom Izzo gets frustrated in the first half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. puts up a shot in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr. flies to the hoop but can't put away a dunk in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsState's Cassius Winston and coach Tom Izzo talk on the sidelines in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland's Xavier Hill-Mais defends State's Aaron Henry driving to thew hoop in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland University fans gives some positive mojo to their free throw shooter in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's Julius Marble fights for a loose ball and gains possession with Oakland's Daniel Oladapo in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland coach Greg Kampe picks up a technical foul in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland coach Greg Kampe picks up a technical foul in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland coach Greg Kampe picks up a technical foul in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland's Babatunde Sowumi fights for a rebound with Michigan State's Conner George and Xavier Tillman in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's Jack Hoiberg gets some defensive pressure driving to the basket in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State's Brock Washington puts up a shot against Oakland's Babatunde Sowumi in the second half.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsState'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.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsInjured MSU guard Joshua Langford walks around the court wearing a boot during the warmups before playing Oakland University.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland University Golden Grizzlies coach Greg Kampe wanders up the aisles at Little Caesars Arena before his team takes on the Michigan State Spartans. .Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsMichigan State coach Tom Izzo watching warmups before the game against Oakland University.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsOakland coach Greg Kampe, right, is looking for his first victory against Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.Daniel Mears, Detroit News