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W 76-62

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PTS: Green 20
REB: Dawson 11
AST: Green 7
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2011-12 OVERALL RANKINGS

POINTS PER GAME

73.167th OVERALL

REBOUNDS PER GAME

39.79th OVERALL

ASSISTS PER GAME

15.722nd OVERALL

FIELD GOAL PCT

.47529th OVERALL

2011-12 Michigan State Spartans Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT/TIME
Nov 11	vs #1 UNC*	L 67-55
Nov 15	vs #6 DUKE*	L 74-69
Nov 18	vs TXSO	W 76-41
Nov 20	vs UALR	W 69-47
Nov 23	vs MILW	W 68-55
Nov 27	@ EMU	W 72-40
Nov 30	vs FSU	W 65-49
Dec 4	vs NEOM	W 110-68
Dec 7	vs CCSU	W 89-69
Dec 10	@ #22 GONZ	W 74-67
Dec 17	vs BGSU	W 74-60
Dec 19	vs UMKC	W 89-54
Dec 22	vs LEH	W 90-81
Dec 28	vs #15 IND	W 80-65
Dec 31	@ NEB	W 68-55
Jan 3	@ #19 WIS	W 63-60 OT

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT/TIME
Jan 10	vs IOWA	W 95-61
Jan 14	@ NW	L 81-74
Jan 17	@ #19 MICH	L 60-59
Jan 21	vs PUR	W 83-58
Jan 25	vs MINN	W 68-52
Jan 31	@ ILL	L 42-41
Feb 5	vs #22 MICH	W 64-54
Feb 8	vs PSU	W 77-57
Feb 11	@ #3 OSU	W 58-48
Feb 16	vs #17 WIS	W 69-55
Feb 19	@ PUR	W 76-62
Feb 22	@ MINN	W 66-61
Feb 25	vs NEB	8:00 PM ET
Feb 28	@ #24 IND	7:00 PM ET
Mar 4	vs #9 OSU	TBD

Spartans NEWS FEED

Michigan State stays calm, Gophers panic

MINNEAPOLIS -- Seeking clemency from an infuriated Tom Izzo, Michigan State guard Keith Appling walked toward the sideline with the perplexed look of a child whose plan to steal a cookie had ended with a broken jar.
about 1 hour ago | Myron Medcalf | College Basketball Nation Blog
Spartans fend off Gophers to stay atop Big Ten

Keith Appling and Brandon Wood both scored 13 points to key No. 6 Michigan State's 66-61 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night, helping the Spartans keep their hold on first place in the Big Ten.
about 2 hours ago | Associated Press
No. 6 Michigan State Hangs On

Draymond Green had 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals to key No. 6 Michigan State's 66-61 victory over Minnesota.
about 3 hours ago | ESPN.com
No. 6 Michigan State beats Minnesota 66-61
about 3 hours ago | San Diego Union-Tribune
Rapid Reaction: Mich. St. 66, Minnesota 61

Reaction from Michigan State's come-from-behind 66-61 victory at Minnesota: Why it happened: The Gophers led Michigan State for the majority of the second half. They were tougher and more physical.
about 4 hours ago | Myron Medcalf | College Basketball Nation Blog
Green's pro prospects

What does the future hold for the Spartans' top player?
about 10 hours ago | Rumor Central
National writer: Michigan, MSU two of eight teams with chance for national title
about 11 hours ago | Detroit Free Press
Wooden Watch: Jason King's POY ballot

Kentucky’s Anthony Davis retained his No. 1 ranking on this week’s ballot, but it’s not as if he had much competition. Thomas Robinson of Kansas has played just one game since the last ballot was released, and that was against Big 12 doormat Texas Tech.
about 16 hours ago | Jason King | College Basketball Nation Blog
This week in college basketball
about 20 hours ago | United Press International
Michigan State a top seed?

The Spartans have been making consistent strides all season.
about 1 day ago | Rumor Central
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No. 6 Michigan State Hangs On

Draymond Green had 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals to key No. 6 Michigan State's 66-61 victory over Minnesota.Tags: college basketball, highlight, Minnesota, Michigan State

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2011-12 REGULAR SEASON TEAM LEADERS

POINTS	PPG	FG%	FT%	3PT%
D. Green	15.4	.447	.705	.386
K. Appling	12.0	.429	.808	.250
REBOUNDS	REB	OFF	DEF	BPG
D. Green	10.5	2.2	8.3	0.9
B. Dawson	5.0	2.4	2.5	1.0
ASSISTS	APG	SPG	TO	AST/TO
K. Appling	3.8	1.1	2.4	1.6
D. Green	3.7	1.4	2.8	1.3

2011-12 Big Ten STANDINGS

TEAM	CONF	GB	OVR
#6 Michigan State	12-3	--	23-5
#9 Ohio State	11-4	1	23-5
#13 Michigan	11-4	1	21-7
#15 Wisconsin	9-5	2.5	20-7
#24 Indiana	8-7	4	21-7
Purdue	8-7	4	18-10
Iowa	6-8	5.5	14-13
Northwestern	6-9	6	16-11
Minnesota	5-10	7	17-11
Illinois	5-10	7	16-12
Nebraska	4-11	8	12-14
Penn State	4-11	8	12-16

Final Fours	8
Tournament Record	52-24
Championship Seasons	1979, 2000
Tournament Appearances	25

NAME	POS	STATUS	GRADE
G. Harris	Shooting Guard	Signed	97
K. Kaminski	Power Forward	Signed	92
M. Costello	Power Forward	Signed	92
D. Valentine	Small Forward	Signed	92

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