Cassius Winston, Malik Hall propel Michigan State basketball past Seton Hall, 76-73 Detroit Free Press
The matchup materialized despite being in doubt all week: senior All-Americans Cassius Winston vs. Myles Powell. The Michigan State star made the trip to Prudential Center while grieving the death of his brother, the Seton Hall point guard playing days after spraining his left ankle that was expected to keep him out through the weekend.
Malik Hall, Cassius Winston lead Michigan State to win in thriller vs. Seton Hall MLive.com
Michigan State’s supporting cast carried the Spartans as far as it could in the team’s first true road game of the season. Then its senior star hit some big shots late and delivered the Spartans a key early season win in a hostile environment. The No. 3 Spartans (2-1) held on late to beat No. 12 Seton Hall (2-1), 76-73, on Thursday night here at the Prudential Center.
Malik Hall helps Michigan State edge Seton Hall Spartan Tailgate
Michigan State’s trip to No. 12 Seton Hall Thursday night was every bit the challenge Tom Izzo expected it to be. The Spartans’ longtime coach repeatedly stated his opinion that the Pirates would be MSU’s toughest non-conference game, and afterward said it felt like a contest fit for March.
Surge from Cassius Winston, spark from Malik Hall lift Michigan State to victory Detroit News
As Michigan State continued to play with heavy hearts, it was Cassius Winston who reminded everyone why he was a preseason All-American while getting a little help from a newcomer. Winston scored 17 of his 21 in the second half while freshman Malik Hall scored all of his career-high 17 in the second half to give Michigan State a 76-73 victory over No. 12 Seton Hall in the Gavitt Games at the Prudential Center.
Michigan State Edges No. 12 Seton Hall in Gavitt Tipoff Games MSUSpartans.com
The No. 3-ranked Michigan State’s men’s basketball team used a 10-2 run in the final minutes to knock off No. 12 Seton Hall, 76-73, in the Gavitt Tipoff Games Thursday night at the Prudential Center. Senior guard Cassius Winston (Detroit, Mich./University of Detroit Jesuit) led the Spartans with 21 points and freshman forward Malik Hall (Aurora, Ill./Sunrise Christian Academy (Kan.)) finished with 17 points and the go-ahead basket with 26 seconds left in the game.
Aaron Henry says he’s OK after injury scare Detroit News
While Michigan State struggled with foul trouble and the size of Seton Hall on Thursday night, it appears the Spartans dodged a bullet on the injury front. During No. 3 Michigan State’s 76-73 victory over No. 12 Seton Hall in the Gavitt Games at the Prudential Center, sophomore Aaron Henry turned both of his ankles on one play with a little less than five minutes left in the first half.