Game Notes vs. The Citadel
12/22/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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Trailing 26-25 with 2:22 remaining in the first half, Matt Costello hit a layup that started a 26-0 Michigan State run. After a few free throws, the Bulldogs scored their first field goal of the second half with 8:48 left to stop a 36-4 MSU run. During the run, MSU held The Citadel without a field goal for 14:13 of game play, forcing 16 straight missed shots.
Matt Costello scored 13 points, marking the fifth straight game in double-figures for the junior forward.
Travis Trice recorded a career-high 11 assists.
Led by Denzel Valentine's game-high 18 points, four Spartans scored in double figures. MSU is now a perfect 7-0 when four or more players score in double-figures.
The Spartans outscored the Bulldogs 30-3 on the fast break and 44-16 in the paint. High percentage opportunities led to a 60.4% (32-53) field goal percentage for the game.
Michigan State scored a season-high 50 second half points.
After starting 0-5 from three, MSU made four of its final six three pointers, attempting a season-low 11 for the game.
