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Michigan State Dominates Maryland in Big Ten Showdown

Michigan, East Lansing, USASunday, January 25, 2026
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Final Score: Michigan State 91, Maryland 48

Standout Performances

  • Jeremy Fears: 17 points, 17 assists (career high)
  • Coen Carr: 14 points, impressive dunks

Game Highlights

  • Strong Start: Spartans led 24-4 early.
  • Second-Half Surge: Scored 15 points in a row, leading 71-34 with 11 minutes left.

Season Context

  • Michigan State:
  • 6-game winning streak.
  • Only 2 losses this season (1 to Nebraska by 2 points, 1 to Duke at home).
  • Maryland:
  • 8-12 overall, last in the Big Ten.
  • Only 1 conference win.
  • Next game: vs. Purdue.

Defensive Dominance

  • Held Maryland to 33% shooting.
  • Scored 31 fast-break points.
  • Bench outscored Maryland's bench.

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