Michigan needed overtime to defeat Florida State, and New Mexico lost its first game of the season in an 81-65 decision against New Mexico. Meanwhile, Michigan State knocked of Va. Tech, 96-77.
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No. 1 Michigan State cruises past Virginia Tech
Al BelloThe reigning No. 1 team in the country blew by Virginia Tech as Michigan State beat the Hokies, 96-77, on Friday night. Adreian Payne had a career-high 29 points for Sparty, who will play Oklahoma on Saturday in the final of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.
The only other contributor for the Hokies was Adam Smith, who tallied 27 points in the losing effort.
Read Article >VCU rallies late to avoid 2nd straight loss
Peter Casey-USA TODAY SportsBoth teams spread around the production, each getting double-digit performances from four starters. But the difference was the bench, as none of the 49ers’ reserves were able to score a basket. VCU got nine points from its bench, including seven from forward Melvin Johnson. Jones led the way for Long Beach, scoring 19 points in the losing effort.
VCU was steamrolled in its first game in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in San Juan, losing to Florida State, 85-67. Now a narrow win against Long Beach will have the Rams’ highest-ever in-season ranking in serious jeopardy.
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