Head coach Tom Izzo indicated Tuesday that Richardson is dealing with a sprain and is expected to be out a few days, Jim Comparoni of Rivals.com reports.
Fears chipped in seven points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 96-60 victory over Niagara.
Richardson posted 12 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 17 minutes during Thursday's 96-60 win over Niagara.
Zapala amassed nine points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 19 minutes during Monday's 81-57 win over Monmouth.
Akins amassed 23 points (8-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 81-57 win over Monmouth.