Overview
- Jaxon Kohler totaled 16 points and 15 rebounds, and Jeremy Fears Jr. added 14 points with 10 assists in the home opener.
- Michigan State led 37-34 at halftime, pushed the margin to 62-47, and closed out the 80-69 result.
- The Spartans dominated the glass 47-25, turning board control into a decisive second-half cushion.
- Free-throw shooting lagged at 24-for-37 (about 64.9%), drawing sharp postgame criticism from Izzo.
- Freshman Jordan Scott earned praise from Izzo as a key contributor, while Colgate’s Sam Wright led the Raiders with 17 points as MSU moved to 1-0.