Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball’s interesting win over Nebraska Lansing State Journal
1. Izzo turns to freshmen in late-season maneuver – some of it might stick
2. Goins is a big part of MSU’s ceiling this month
3. McQuaid’s ability to create his own shot has changed his game
Michigan State’s overcomes injuries, odd lineups to hammer Nebraska Detroit Free Press
It wasn’t senior night, but injury-depleted No. 9 Michigan State got plenty from its two elder statesmen Tuesday. Kenny Goins and Matt McQuaid both set career highs, combining for 46 points, as the Spartans overcame injuries and an off night from Cassius Winston en route to a 91-76 victory over Nebraska at Breslin Center.
Hot shooting Kenny Goins, Matt McQuaid lead Michigan State to rout of Nebraska mlive.com
Senior night isn’t for another four days at Breslin Center, but Michigan State’s two-player senior class got the festivities going early. Kenny Goins and Matt McQuaid both had career offensive games as Michigan State routed Nebraska, 91-76, on Wednesday night at Breslin Center.
Spartan seniors lead MSU to victory over Nebraska Spartan Tailgate
As No. 9 Michigan State began its final homestand of the regular season it leaned on its two seniors and a rising freshman to carry it over Nebraska Saturday night at the Breslin Center. The Spartans defeated the Cornhuskers 91-76 on a night where Kenny Goins, Matt McQuaid, and freshman Aaron Henry produced career-high scoring performances.
Goins, McQuaid lead No. 9 Michigan State in 91-76 romp over Nebraska Detroit News
Kenny Goins’ time at Michigan State is running out. The same goes for Matt McQuaid. The Spartans seniors showed a sense of urgency on Tuesday night reserved for players that have no intention of going out quietly in the final week of the regular season. Each scored a career-best with Goins netting 24 and McQuaid going for 22 as No. 9 Michigan State rolled over Nebraska, 91-76, at the Breslin Center.
Seniors show out for win over Nebraska The Only Colors
After Michigan State’s 91-76 point win against Nebraska, one might call Tuesday night’s game, the Kenny Goins show. Or maybe the Matt McQuaid show. Or even both, since the two seniors each had career-highs and kept the crowd on their feet the whole game. “It’s just March you know, the intensity [has] risen, the stakes are higher… it’s time to step up for everybody,” said McQuaid.
Goins, McQuaid Lead No. 9 Michigan State Past Nebraska, 91-76 MSU Official
Redshirt senior Kenny Goins scored a career-high 24 points and hit a career-best six 3-pointers and senior guard Matt McQuaid had a career-high 22 points as No. 9 Michigan State used a big first half to beat Nebraska, 91-76, at the Breslin Center Tuesday night.