Michigan State Tops Western Michigan 80-62

In their final game of 2024, No. 18 Michigan State men's basketball team defeated Western Michigan 80-62 at the Breslin Center, extending their winning streak to six games. Senior guard Jaden Akins led the Spartans with 18 points, while junior center Carson Cooper contributed a career-high 13 points and six rebounds. Despite a slow start with both teams struggling with turnovers, Michigan State managed to hold a 13-point lead at halftime. Western Michigan made a strong push in the second half, cutting the lead to four points before the Spartans pulled away with a late run. The game marked a bittersweet homecoming for Western Michigan's head coach Dwayne Stephens, a former assistant at MSU. Michigan State now stands at 11-2 overall as they prepare for their next game against Ohio State.