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Did Michigan State Spartans' Fast Break Dominate USC Trojans at Jack Breslin Events Center?

The Michigan State Spartans secured a decisive victory over the USC Trojans with a final score of 80-51, improving their record to 12-0. The Trojans, on the other hand, fell to 0-12. This game was held at the Jack Breslin Students Events Center in East Lansing.


Jan 5, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Southern California Trojans forward Terrance Williams II (5) grabs an offensive rebound during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

First Half


The first half saw the Green and White establishing an early lead with a strong offensive performance. The Spartans scored 33 points while limiting SC to just 17 points. Key contributions came from Jeremy Fears Jr., who facilitated play with his seven assists and added crucial points for State.


Second Half


In the second half, Michigan State continued their dominance by scoring an additional 47 points. Their fast break proved pivotal as they accumulated 25 fast break points throughout the game. Kaleb Glenn's presence in both offense and defense was notable as he helped maintain pressure on SC.


Jan 5, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Ringed by Southern California Trojans defenders, Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) comes down with an offensive rebound during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Michigan State Spartans vs USC Trojans Key Moments


A significant moment came when Jaxon Kohler made a series of plays that included scoring and defensive stops, contributing significantly to maintaining their lead against SC's attempts at closing the gap.


Post-game Report Michigan State Spartans


The post-game report highlights that despite facing some resistance from SC's defense which recorded six steals, MSU managed to keep turnovers low at just twelve compared to seventeen by SC. The efficiency of MSU’s field goals stood out as they converted fifty percent of their attempts compared to thirty-three percent by SC.


Jan 5, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) drives into the paint against Southern California Trojans forward Chad Baker-Mazara (4) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring Michigan State against Northwestern Wildcats on January 8th at Jack Breslin Students Events Center in East Lansing. Tune into BTN for live coverage starting at 6:30 PM EDT.


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