Michigan State Sets Program Record with 18 Three-Pointers in 106-72 Win

Overview

• Michigan State defeated Northern Iowa 106-72 on Friday and made a school-record 18 three-pointers, finishing 18-for-37 from long range.
• Point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. scored a season-high 24 points, handed out nine assists and committed no turnovers in the game.
• Freshman Jasiah Jervis had a career-high 20 points and shot 5-of-6 from three, underscoring the Spartans' shooting depth.
• The game featured heavy officiating with 33 fouls called in the first half and 61 fouls total, which created frequent stoppages and led to two Northern Iowa players fouling out.
• MSU converted 16 Northern Iowa turnovers into 31 points and used a decisive 21-0 run to pull away, and the win leaves the Spartans 4-0 before a Tuesday road game at Tennessee.