Michigan State Secures 23rd Straight Win Over Oakland with Second-Half Surge

The Spartans overcame a shaky first half to dominate Oakland 77-58, led by standout performances from Jaden Akins and Jaxon Kohler.

Michigan State improved to 23-0 all-time against Oakland, maintaining their perfect record in the matchup under head coach Tom Izzo.
Jaden Akins scored 16 points, while Jaxon Kohler achieved a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, solidifying the Spartans' second-half dominance.
Xavier Booker contributed a career-high 18 points, including 11 in the second half, as the Spartans pulled away after a narrow one-point halftime lead.
Oakland's DQ Cole shined in the first half with 15 of his 17 points but struggled to maintain momentum as Michigan State's defense tightened.
The Spartans now prepare to host Florida Atlantic on Saturday, while Oakland travels to face Cleveland State on Thursday.