The Spartans faced UConn in an exhibition game on Oct. 28 in Hartford, Connecticut, won by Huskies, 76-69. The final score was deceptive, as UConn led by as many as 19 points in the second half before MSU mounted a furious comeback in the final two minutes. The two teams combined for 56 fouls in that game, with Fears getting 14 points and six assists but turning it over six times. Carr added 11 points, while Kohler and Cooper combined for 22 points and 22 rebounds. Alex Karaban and Solo Ball each scored 18 points for the Huskies, who went 23-for-30 at the line and hit nine 3-pointers.