Spartan Brew 1/10: Dominant Defense

The Spartans allowed only 13 points in the first half against Washington last night!

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Spartan Brew Crew
January 10, 2025

What else do we have brewing today?

🏀 Dominance at home
🏒 Headed to Hockey Valley
💚 And much, much more

🔼 B1G Win. No. 16 Michigan State men’s basketball was dominant on Thursday night, winning 88-54 over Washington at the Breslin Center to improve to 13-2 overall and 4-0 in Big Ten play. The Spartans led 42-13 at halftime, the fewest points they have allowed in the first half of a Big Ten game since 2009-10.

Jaden Akins led the way with 20 points, followed by Jeremy Fears Jr. (12), Jase Richardson (12) and Tre Holloman (11) in double figures.

🔼 Home Cookin’. No. 20/21 Michigan State women’s basketball will be back at home this weekend, hosting Big Ten newcomer Washington on Sunday at 2 p.m. for Alumni Day.

The Huskies are 12-4 on the season and 3-1 in conference action in their first season as members of the Big Ten.

🔼 Hockey Valley. No. 1 Michigan State hockey is on the road this weekend, traveling to University Park, Penn. for a two-game series at Penn State.

The Spartans and Nittany Lions will drop the puck today at 7 p.m. and tomorrow at 6 p.m.

🔼 Ace On The Mound. Michigan State pitcher Joseph Dzierwa has gained some praise ahead of the Spartans’ spring season — the lefty was named a Third Team Preseason All-American by Perfect Game!

🔼 Home And Away. Michigan State wrestling opens up Big Ten competition with a pair of duals this weekend — the Spartans are in University Park, Penn. today for a 8 p.m. matchup against No. 1 Penn State on the Big Ten Network before returning home on Sunday for a 1 p.m. dual against Maryland.

🔼 Southern Charm. No. 3 Michigan State gymnastics heads south to Gainesville, Fla. today for the Florida Quad.

The Spartans will be competing against the host Florida Gators, Northern Illinois and No. 23 Nebraska.

🔼 Running Away. Michigan State track and field is back in action this weekend for the first time in over a month, traveling to Ann Arbor for the Wolverines Invitational.

🔼 Getting Started. A pair of Michigan State women’s tennis players will see action at the Michigan Invitational this weekend — Amara Brahmbhatt and Hanna Tsitavets will represent the Spartans in Ann Arbor.

Coaches Radio Shows have been moved to a new location for the remainder of the year! The new location is East Lansing One North Kitchen & Bar located at 1310 Abbot Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823.

CLICK HERE to view upcoming dates!

🤔 SPARTAN TRIVIA

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💚 ONE BIG THING

🔼 Playing On The B1G Stage. Frankie Fidler chose Michigan State because of the winning culture, the family atmosphere, and playing for a legend of a coach. Now he has the opportunity to play at the highest level of college basketball.

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Friday, January 10
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Michigan Invitational | Watch | Live Stats
🤸‍♀️ Gymnastics at Florida Quad @ 6:45 p.m. — Gainesville, Fla. | Watch
🏒 Hockey at Penn State @ 7 p.m. | B1G+ | Listen | Live Stats
🤼 Wrestling at Penn State @ 8 p.m. | Live Stats

Saturday, January 11
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Michigan Invitational | Watch | Live Stats
👟 Track & Field at Wolverine Invitational — Ann Arbor, Mich.
🏒 Hockey at Penn State @ 6 p.m. | B1G+ | Listen | Live Stats

Sunday, January 12
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Michigan Invitational | Watch | Live Stats
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Northwestern @ noon | Listen | Live Stats
🤼 Wrestling vs. Maryland @ 1 p.m. | B1G+
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Washington @ 2 p.m. | B1G+ | Listen | Live Stats

💚 Have a great weekend, everyone!