Michigan State Basketball: Updates on 2023-24 schedule completion
By Ryan Kay
Here is a look at the first few games of the Spartan’s non-conference schedule.
Last meeting between both schools: The game will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools on the basketball court
James Madison Last Season: The Duke’s overall record was an impressive 22-11 and they finished in fourth play with a 12-6 record in Sun Belt conference play.
Interesting Fact: One of James Madison’s assistant coaches is a person by the name of Matt Bucklin. He is the nephew of Tom Izzo.
Prediction: Michigan State 81 James Madison 64
Michigan State plays Duke in what looks to be a top-five match-up against two “blue blood” programs at the United Center in Chicago in the Champions Classic.
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Last five games played between these two schools: Duke has been victorious in three out of the last five games they have played against the Spartans.
Current Win Streak: The Blue Devils have won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak between these two programs.
The last meeting between both schools: Duke defeated Michigan State on a neutral court in the NCAA Tournament by a final score of 85-76 back in March of 2022.
Prediction: Michigan State with their veteran guards defeats Duke in overtime by a final score of 95-93. The Spartan’s veteran leadership and experience get them the close win against the Blue Devils in this premier non-conference game.
Michigan State hosts Butler in the annual Gavitt Tipoff Games.
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Two games have been played between these two schools in recent years: Both teams have each won a game against one another. Michigan State won the most recent one in 2021 and Butler defeated the Spartans in the 2010 NCAA Tournament.
Current Win Streak: The Spartans have won the last game between these two schools, having a one-game winning streak in this series between these two programs.
The last meeting between both schools: Michigan State defeated Butler on the road by a final score of 73-52 in 2021,
Prediction: Michigan State beats Butler by a final score of 74-61.