Men's Basketball Beats Ferris State University in a Preseason Exhibition at the Breslin Center

Tom Izzo's Squad Defeats Bulldogs 83-72 in Front of 14,500 Fans

Spartan's Shot 52 Percent from the Field, Hit 10 Three-Pointers and Forced 17 Turnovers

EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan State men's basketball team defeated Ferris State University 83-72 in a preseason exhibition at the Breslin Center on Thursday night.

The Spartans shot 52 percent from the field, hit 10 three-pointers and forced 17 turnovers.

Junior guard Tyson Walker led Michigan State with 18 points, while senior forward Malik Hall added 17 points and 10 rebounds.

Ferris State was led by senior guard Walt Kelser, who scored 19 points.

The Spartans took control of the game early, jumping out to a 20-6 lead in the first seven minutes.

Ferris State rallied back to cut the deficit to 43-38 at halftime.

But Michigan State pulled away in the second half, extending its lead to 20 points with just over 10 minutes to play.

The Spartans forced 10 turnovers in the first half and seven in the second half.

Michigan State also dominated the boards, outrebounding Ferris State 43-30.

The Spartans will open the regular season on Nov. 7 when they host Northern Arizona at the Breslin Center.

Conclusion

The Spartans' victory over Ferris State was a good start to the preseason.

Michigan State showed its depth and athleticism, and the team's defense was impressive.

The Spartans will need to continue to improve their shooting and rebounding, but they have the potential to be a very good team this season.