Michigan State Tops Oakland 79-70, Extends Streak to 23

Michigan State University's ninth-ranked Spartans defeated the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 79-70 on Saturday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, maintaining their perfect all-time record against the Horizon League team.

The victory marked the 23rd straight win for Michigan State over Oakland, with Spartans coach Tom Izzo now holding a 24-0 record against his longtime friend and counterpart, Oakland's Greg Kampe. The game remained tight through much of the first half, as Oakland held the lead for more than nine minutes. Michigan State trailed 39-36 at halftime but surged ahead in the second half, creating separation with improved energy and execution to secure the win.

Junior forward Coen Carr led the Spartans with a career-high 22 points, including a three-pointer that highlighted his growing versatility. Carr, who has evolved from a primarily athletic dunker into a more complete player since arriving in East Lansing, navigated an eye injury sustained during Thursday's practice. His left eye appeared red and swollen, prompting him to wear goggles at the start of the game before removing them mid-contest. "It actually feels worse than it looks," Carr said afterward. He...