Michigan State 85, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 52
12/6/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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Michigan State's 54 first-half points are the most in an opening half since scoring 55 vs. Iowa on March 9, 2012.
Matt Costello scored a career-high 15 points to lead team along with Travis Trice, who also added 15.
Michigan State scored the game's first basket and didn't give up the lead for the remainder of the contest, stretching the margin to as large as 37 with 15:13 to go in the second half.
The Spartans shot 55.6% (10-18) from behind the arc, their highest percentage from long range so far this season.
MSU assisted on 27 of 30 baskets, led by Denzel Valentine who dished out a season-high eight assists.
Michigan State outscored the Golden Lions 31-2 off the bench, as 11 different Spartans recorded a point.
The Spartans generated efficient scoring chances, holding a 34-12 edge in points in the paint and shooting 60% (30-50) from the floor for the game.
