Game Notes vs. Oakland
12/14/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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MSU shot 58.8 percent (10-17) from long distance, the highest percentage since March 6 of last season vs Iowa. It was the fifth game this season that the Spartans have hit 10 or more threes.
For the fourth time this season, five MSU players recorded double digits. At least five Spartans scored in double figures in four games all of last season.
Michigan State outscored the Golden Grizzlies 25-8 on the fast break, facilitated by a season-high 10 steals.
Bryn Forbes scored 12 points, surpassing 1,000 points for his career. He now stands at 1,010 points.
Leading 30-26, the Spartans went on a 14-5 run to end the first half before opening up the second half on an 11-4 run to extend the lead to 55-35.
MSU assisted on 25 of 34 baskets with just eight turnovers, led by Travis Trice who tied his career-high in assists with eight. Just two of MSU's eight turnovers came in the second half.
