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Sluggish First Half Too Much for EMU to Overcome at No. 3/4 Michigan State
11/23/2015 9:16:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Ty Toney led the way with 18 points while Willie Mangum IV added 10
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Behind a red-hot three point shooting performance, the No. 3/4 ranked Michigan State University Spartans ran away from the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team, 89-65, Monday night, Nov. 23, in non-conference action at the Breslin Center.
Junior Ty Toney (Alpharetta, Ga.-Alpharetta (Georgia Highlands)) led the Eagles offensively, scoring 18 points and tying his season high. Junior Willie Mangum IV (Richmond, Va.-Marshall (San Jacinto College)) also finished in double digits with 10 points.
The Green and White had a little trouble finding the stroke throughout the game, shooting 34 percent (23-of-68) from the field and 26 percent (5-for-19) from deep. Meanwhile, the other Green and White were lights out all game, shooting 45 percent from three (9-of-20) and 48 percent (31-for-64) from the field.
Despite the big shooting performance, EMU's defense was still able to force pressure on MSU, notching 13 turnovers on the Spartans, and turning them into 15 points. EMU only turned the ball over four times themselves, the fewest since totalling four last season against Concordia University. Of the 15 TO's, seven of them were steals for EMU, with six different Eagles getting in on the takeaways.
The Eagles jumped out initially to a 4-0 lead but the Spartans were quick to respond with an 8-0 run. At the eight minute mark, EMU only trailed by five points before being outscored 20-10 the rest of the way to trail by a 40-25 margin at the half.
Michigan State maintained their steady lead all throughout the first period, led by their three-point shooting. MSU shot 45 percent in the first half, making 5 of 11 opportunities. It was the main difference, as EMU out-played MSU in the paint, outscoring them 16-10. Michigan State also made the most of their free throw attempts, making 13 of 17, compared to EMU who only had two opportunities from the charity stripe, making one.
MSU's three-point assault did not slow down in the second half, as the Spartans hit three more in the first four minutes. This would lead them on a 24-11 run out of the break to take the commanding 64-36 lead. MSU would hold steady and go on to lead by as many as 34 throughout the rest of the second half, cruising to the victory.
In the second half, EMU continued to battle and saw some notable performances from key bench players. Redshirt senior Jordan Martin (Detroit, Mich.-Chandler Park Academy (Oakland C.C.) poured in a career-high six points, while redshirt sophomore Trent Perry (Franklin, Tenn.-Independence) hit a pair of three-point shots to finish with six as well. True freshman Lamonta Stone II (Detroit, Mich.-River Rouge) also reached a career-high in his young with five points.
Eastern now gets back to the Convocation Center on Wednesday, Nov. 25 for a matinee showdown with Marygrove College. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN3.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Behind a red-hot three point shooting performance, the No. 3/4 ranked Michigan State University Spartans ran away from the Eastern Michigan University men's basketball team, 89-65, Monday night, Nov. 23, in non-conference action at the Breslin Center.
Junior Ty Toney (Alpharetta, Ga.-Alpharetta (Georgia Highlands)) led the Eagles offensively, scoring 18 points and tying his season high. Junior Willie Mangum IV (Richmond, Va.-Marshall (San Jacinto College)) also finished in double digits with 10 points.
The Green and White had a little trouble finding the stroke throughout the game, shooting 34 percent (23-of-68) from the field and 26 percent (5-for-19) from deep. Meanwhile, the other Green and White were lights out all game, shooting 45 percent from three (9-of-20) and 48 percent (31-for-64) from the field.
Despite the big shooting performance, EMU's defense was still able to force pressure on MSU, notching 13 turnovers on the Spartans, and turning them into 15 points. EMU only turned the ball over four times themselves, the fewest since totalling four last season against Concordia University. Of the 15 TO's, seven of them were steals for EMU, with six different Eagles getting in on the takeaways.
The Eagles jumped out initially to a 4-0 lead but the Spartans were quick to respond with an 8-0 run. At the eight minute mark, EMU only trailed by five points before being outscored 20-10 the rest of the way to trail by a 40-25 margin at the half.
Michigan State maintained their steady lead all throughout the first period, led by their three-point shooting. MSU shot 45 percent in the first half, making 5 of 11 opportunities. It was the main difference, as EMU out-played MSU in the paint, outscoring them 16-10. Michigan State also made the most of their free throw attempts, making 13 of 17, compared to EMU who only had two opportunities from the charity stripe, making one.
MSU's three-point assault did not slow down in the second half, as the Spartans hit three more in the first four minutes. This would lead them on a 24-11 run out of the break to take the commanding 64-36 lead. MSU would hold steady and go on to lead by as many as 34 throughout the rest of the second half, cruising to the victory.
In the second half, EMU continued to battle and saw some notable performances from key bench players. Redshirt senior Jordan Martin (Detroit, Mich.-Chandler Park Academy (Oakland C.C.) poured in a career-high six points, while redshirt sophomore Trent Perry (Franklin, Tenn.-Independence) hit a pair of three-point shots to finish with six as well. True freshman Lamonta Stone II (Detroit, Mich.-River Rouge) also reached a career-high in his young with five points.
Eastern now gets back to the Convocation Center on Wednesday, Nov. 25 for a matinee showdown with Marygrove College. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN3.
Team Stats
EMU
MSU
FG%
.338
.484
3FG%
.263
.450
FT%
.560
.750
RB
29
56
TO
4
13
STL
7
2
Game Leaders
Pts
10
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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