MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS NEWS

Joey Hauser finds his shooting touch in MSU's win over WMU Hauser went 6-for-10 from 3-point range

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Rocket Watts feeling more comfortable as Michigan State's point guard Rocket Watts had 10 points and tied a career high with six assists Dec. 6, 2020, as No. 12 Michigan State basketball beat Western Michigan.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Spartans' Joey Hauser nets 24 in Michigan State basketball win vs. WMU Joey Hauser had career highs with 24 points and six 3-pointers as No. 12 Michigan State basketball beat Western Michigan on Sunday, 79-61.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Hauser nets 24, No. 8 Michigan St. tops Western Mich. 79-61 Joey Hauser had a career-high 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, leading No. 8 Michigan State to a 79-61 win over Western Michigan on Sunday...

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Hauser nets 24, No. 8 Michigan St. tops Western Mich. 79-61

Joey Hauser had a career-high 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, leading No. 8 Michigan State to a 79-61 win over Western Michigan

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Western Michigan vs Michigan State Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions & Betting Insights for College Basketball Game Western Michigan vs Michigan State Basketball Game Info Western Michigan Broncos (0-1, 0-1 Away) vs. No. 8 Michigan State Spartans (4-0, 3-0...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Not starting Sunday Henry isn't in the starting five Sunday against Western Michigan due to a violation of team rules, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Henry was late to a film session recently, so he'll come off the bench during Sunday's contest. Even though Gabe Brown is starting in his place, Henry should be fully available for the Spartans.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Officially starting Sunday Hauser (knee) is starting Sunday against Western Michigan.

Impact Although Hauser bruised his knee Friday, he'll be in the starting five for the Spartans once again Sunday. The team could monitor his usage based on how his knee responds, but it's encouraging to see him as a starter against Western Michigan.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Sunday Hauser (knee) is warming up ahead of Sunday's game against Western Michigan, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Hauser bruised his knee during Friday's win over Detroit and was unavailable late in the contest as a result. Coach Tom Izzo said that Hauser has "a pretty good bruise," but it appears as though he'll suit up against the Broncos. However, he could have some restrictions in playing time as a precautionary measure.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

MSU Basketball vs. Western Michigan: Where to Watch, Game Preview & Prediction Michigan State basketball returns to the floor on Sunday for their third game of the week, this time against the Western Michigan Broncos. T...

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Set for return to lineup Coach Tom Izzo said Sunday that Langford (knee) will play in Sunday's matchup against Western Michigan, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This is good news for the Spartans, as Langford missed Friday's narrow victory over Detroit due to minor knee soreness. Langford has started all three games he's been healthy this season, averaging 7.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 0.3 assists across 25.3 minutes per contest. Expect Langford back in the starting lineup for Gabe Brown, but it's unclear if the team will manage his minutes overall in the game.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State basketball vs. Western Michigan: Scouting report, prediction Looking ahead to the Michigan State Spartans basketball's quick-turn game against Western Michigan on Sunday at Breslin Center.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Tom Izzo irked yet feels good after MSU escapes Detroit's upset bid Tom Izzo said Michigan State isn't yet a title contender and his Spartans have plenty of work to do after holding off Detroit Mercy, Dec. 4,...

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Aaron Henry: MIchigan State basketball must play with more toughness Aaron Henry had 12 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals and a block to help Michigan State avoid upset loss to Detroit on Dec. 4,...

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • FREEP.COM

WATCH: Highlights from MSU Basketball's narrow victory over Detroit Mercy, 83-76 It wasn’t supposed to be that close, as Detroit Mercy gave the Spartans a real scare on Friday night. Michigan State needed a late surge and...

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Watts scores 23, No. 8 Michigan State survives Detroit Mercy Rocket Watts scored a career-high 23 points and No. 8 Michigan State started out flat against Detroit Mercy but avoided a huge upset, winnin...

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Michigan State Basketball: Takeaways from close win over Detroit Mercy Michigan State Basketball had a closer than expected call with Detroit Mercy but was able to avoid the embarrassing upset. Gabe Brown got hi...

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

No. 8 Michigan St survives scare, beats Detroit Mercy 83-76 Rocket Watts scored a career-high 23 points to help No. 8 Michigan State beat Detroit Mercy 83-76

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

No. 8 Michigan St survives scare, beats Detroit Mercy 83-76

Rocket Watts scored a career-high 23 points to help No. 8 Michigan State beat Detroit Mercy 83-76

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michigan State basketball vs. Detroit Mercy: Photos from the Breslin Center Michigan State basketball plays Detroit Mercy on Dec. 4, 2020, at the Breslin Center. Spartans entered the game 3-0 after a win vs. Duke bas...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Productive despite foul trouble Henry recorded 12 points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block over 29 minutes in Friday's 83-76 win over Detroit.

Impact Henry's availability was somewhat limited during Friday's contest since he picked up four fouls against the Titans, but he led the Spartans in rebounds while posting his first double-double of the year. The 6-foot-6 junior is now averaging 11.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists over 28.8 minutes per game over the first four contests of the season.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant performance Friday Watts totaled 23 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 30 minutes in Friday's 83-76 win over Detroit.

Impact Friday's matchup remained close over most of the game, but Watts' contributions were crucial as the team eked out a win. The sophomore led the team in scoring against the Titans, and he's eclipsed 20 points while starting in each of the last two contests.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with bruised knee Hauser suffered a bruised knee during Friday's win over Detroit, Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal reports.

Impact Hauser was banged up during the first half of Friday's contest, and coach Tom Izzo said that he had some trouble moving around later in the game. While Hauser played during the second half, he wasn't used late in the contest. It's unclear whether the injury will impact his availability against Western Michigan on Sunday, although his ability to play through the injury Friday is certainly encouraging.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Held out as precaution Langford (knee) was held out of Friday's win over Detroit as a precautionary measure, Kyle Austin of MLive.com reports.

Impact Langford was warming up for the Spartans prior to Friday's contest, but the coaches and trainers decided to hold him out as a precaution. Coach Tom Izzo said that the senior could have played if he was needed, and he stressed that the injury isn't serious. Despite his absence Friday, Izzo said that Langford will be back on the court Sunday against Western Michigan, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start on Friday Brown will start Friday's game against Detroit, Matt Charboneau of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Brown will be getting the start over Joshua Langford, who is battling a sore knee. Brown is averaging 7.0 points and 1.7 rebounds per game this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE