Michigan State defeats Quinnipiac 96-59 in season opener

Michigan State Spartans Quinnipiac Bobcats NCAA basketball Jeremy Fears Jr. Breslin Center

No. 6 Michigan State opened its season with a dominant 96-59 victory over Quinnipiac at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans saw six players reach double figures, including Jeremy Fears Jr., who recorded 13 points and 11 assists. Other double-digit scorers for Michigan State included Coen Carr with 12 points, and Anton Bonke, Jordan Scott, Kur Teng, and Kaleb Glenn, who each contributed 11 points.

Quinnipiac was led by Tayeshawn Cunningham-Pemberton with 11 points and Nate Guerengomba with 10 points. The Spartans controlled the game early with a 15-2 run, eventually leading by as many as 40 points. Michigan State shot 58.1% for the game, while Quinnipiac shot 35.7%.

Michigan State forward Jesse McCulloch did not participate in the game after suffering a minor concussion during practice. The Spartans move to a 1-0 record, while the Bobcats fall to 0-1.