Michigan State University Basketball Blog

Goran Suton hit a key lay-up and Raymar Morgan pumped in 15 points as the 7-1 Spartans escaped with a victory over the Bradley Braves. Even though Bradley plays in a so-called Mid-Major conference, this squad finished in the Sweet 16 in 2005-06 and would easily finish in the middle of the pack in the feeble Big Ten. The 11,500 + fans in the arena last night made it very tough for the men in green!

Overall, this was a great test for the Spartans and their young trio of freshmen–Summers, Lucas and Allen. If MSU wants to have any shot of getting out of the first or second rounds in the NCAA tourney next spring, they needs these young guns to play with supreme poise.

It was great to see the rebounds! MSU out-rebounded the Braves 48 to 29, including 21 offensive. Suton led the way with 11, but tough man Naymick snared 10 of his own. Let’s see how the Spartans fare against the BYU Cougars this weekend. This is another team that would kick ass in the Big Ten. Go Green!

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