The senior’s 23-point night and tenacious defense made sure the Spartans kicked off their season right with a win over the Hawks

Michigan State men's basketball opened its season with an 81-57 victory over the visiting Monmouth Hawks. The Spartans went 3-for-18 from

Michigan State basketball has already started their 2024-25 campaign better than last season. Last year, the Spartans dropped the opening night game against a scrappy James Madison team. This year, the Spartans were able to ward off a challenge from Monmouth to win 81 to 57 at home in the Breslin Center.

The season wasn't a total disaster as Izzo extended his record-breaking NCAA tournament streak and the Spartans beat Mississippi State in the first round, but the group never gelled and with the departure of some of the key members of last year's squad,