Previewing Michigan State

Posted Dec 3, 2008
Michigan State enters Wednesday’s ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup with a 4-1 record. The Spartans tore through Idaho and IPFW before last week’s Old Spice Classic at Lake Buena Vista, Fla, where they were upset by Maryland in impressive fashion, losing 80-62. Tom Izzo’s squad responded with solid wins over Oklahoma State (94-79) and Wichita State (65-57). (Inside Carolina)

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