Spartans Take Third Straight With Win Over EMU

The Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball team won their third game in a row with a 66-46 defeat of Eastern Michigan Wednesday night at Breslin Center. Michigan State (8-3) broke open a close game in the first half with a 22-9 run that led to a 34-19 halftime score. Eastern Michigan (8-2) came within 12 points as the Spartans pulled away for the win. Michigan State had four players in double figures led by Bryn Forbes who scored 14 points. Travis Trice scored 13 while Marvin Clark Jr. added 11 and Matt Costello scored 10 off the bench. The Eagles, playing its first game since a shocking upset of Michigan in Ann Arbor on December 9th, were led by Raven Lee who scored 12. Michigan State next hosts Texas Southern Saturday afternoon at Breslin Center. Pregame coverage begins at 4:30pm on Lansing's Big Talker 1240 WJIM and Classic Rock 94.9 WMMQ.