SPARTANS

MSU 83, EMU 67

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Spartans Marcus Bingham Jr (30) Foster Lawyer (back) and Aaron Henry (0) celebrate on the bench with Spartan Associate Head Coach Dane Fife as MSU beats Eastern Michigan University 83-67, on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
Spartans Marcus Bingham Jr (30) Foster Lawyer (back) and Aaron Henry (0) celebrate on the bench with Spartan Associate Head Coach Dane Fife as MSU beats Eastern Michigan University 83-67, on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
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Empty seats fill the arena as MSU hosts Eastern Michigan University on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing. MSU wins, 83-67.
Empty seats fill the arena as MSU hosts Eastern Michigan University on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing. MSU wins, 83-67.
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Empty seats fill the arena as MSU hosts Eastern Michigan University on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
Empty seats fill the arena as MSU hosts Eastern Michigan University on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
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Spartans huddle before entering the arena surrounded by cutout fans, as MSU hosts Eastern Michigan University on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
Spartans huddle before entering the arena surrounded by cutout fans, as MSU hosts Eastern Michigan University on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
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Michigan head coach Tom Izzo greets Eastern head coach Rob Murphy during EMU's season opener.
Michigan head coach Tom Izzo greets Eastern head coach Rob Murphy during EMU's season opener.
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Spartans link arms for the pregame ceremony.
Spartans link arms for the pregame ceremony.
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Spartan Thomas Kithier squares off against Eastern's Ty Groce.
Spartan Thomas Kithier squares off against Eastern's Ty Groce.
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Spartan Aaron Henry scores past Eastern's Ty Groce.
Spartan Aaron Henry scores past Eastern's Ty Groce.
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Aaron Henry brings the ball up court.
Aaron Henry brings the ball up court.
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“The Big Ten you know throughout going into the year, from top to bottom is going to be a dogfight each and every night,” guard Foster Loyer says.
“The Big Ten you know throughout going into the year, from top to bottom is going to be a dogfight each and every night,” guard Foster Loyer says.
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Rocket Watts passes to Gabe Brown under pressure from Chris James (13).
Rocket Watts passes to Gabe Brown under pressure from Chris James (13).
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Ty Groce (1) shoots over Aaron Henry.
Ty Groce (1) shoots over Aaron Henry.
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Marcus Bingham Jr celebrates a dunk.
Marcus Bingham Jr celebrates a dunk.
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Joshua Langford watches his three-point shot swish through the net.
Joshua Langford watches his three-point shot swish through the net.
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Joshua Langford draws a crowd against EMU.
Joshua Langford draws a crowd against EMU.
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Spartans Rocket Watts and Malik Hall (45) defend Eagles Chris James (13) and Ty Groce (1).
Spartans Rocket Watts and Malik Hall (45) defend Eagles Chris James (13) and Ty Groce (1).
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Rocket Watts
Rocket Watts
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Tom Izzo and Duane Stephens get after Joey Hauser after a bad shift.
Tom Izzo and Duane Stephens get after Joey Hauser after a bad shift.
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Malik Hall goes to work in the paint.
Malik Hall goes to work in the paint.
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Tom Izzo appears to prefer to yell at his players sans-mask.
Tom Izzo appears to prefer to yell at his players sans-mask.
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Miles Gibson (2) is under pressure from Thomas Kithier.
Miles Gibson (2) is under pressure from Thomas Kithier.
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Ty Groce battles Thomas Kithier for a rebound under the Eagles' basket.
Ty Groce battles Thomas Kithier for a rebound under the Eagles' basket.
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Gabe Brown can't beat Eagle Yeikson Monterop to the basket.
Gabe Brown can't beat Eagle Yeikson Monterop to the basket.
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Tom Izzo talks over a play with his squad during a time out in the second half.
Tom Izzo talks over a play with his squad during a time out in the second half.
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Spartan Malik Hall gets fouled by Ty Groce in front of the home bench.
Spartan Malik Hall gets fouled by Ty Groce in front of the home bench.
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Joey Hauser passes under pressure from Drew Lowder as MSU beats Eastern Michigan.
Joey Hauser passes under pressure from Drew Lowder as MSU beats Eastern Michigan.
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Rocket Watts drives through a green wall on his way to the basket as MSU beats Eastern Michigan University 83-67, on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
Rocket Watts drives through a green wall on his way to the basket as MSU beats Eastern Michigan University 83-67, on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
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Joey Hauser dunks the ball in front of the home bench as MSU beats Eastern Michigan University 83-67, on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
Joey Hauser dunks the ball in front of the home bench as MSU beats Eastern Michigan University 83-67, on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
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Spartan Aaron Henry takes the ball into the paint and gets fouled.
Spartan Aaron Henry takes the ball into the paint and gets fouled.
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Rocket Watts looks for a teammate while under pressure in the second half as MSU beats Eastern Michigan University 83-67, on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
Rocket Watts looks for a teammate while under pressure in the second half as MSU beats Eastern Michigan University 83-67, on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2020 at Breslin Arena in East Lansing.
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Spartans Aaron Henry (0) and Gabe Brown(44) celebrate a big play in the paint.
Spartans Aaron Henry (0) and Gabe Brown(44) celebrate a big play in the paint.
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Spartan head coach Tom Izzo talks with Eagle head coach Rob Murphy as MSU beats Eastern Michigan University, 83-67.
Spartan head coach Tom Izzo talks with Eagle head coach Rob Murphy as MSU beats Eastern Michigan University, 83-67.
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