Tom Izzo speaks on MSU's exhibition win over Incarnate Word

Michigan State basketball opened their 2026-27 season on Friday night with an exhibition contest against Incarnate Word, showcasing a game for the Izzone campout and midnight madness. In the game, the Spartans dominated, earning a 89-59 win over the Cardinals. The game showcased Jesse McCulloch havi

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Michigan State basketball opened their 2026-27 season on Friday night with an exhibition contest against Incarnate Word, showcasing a game for the Izzone campout and midnight madness. In the game, the Spartans dominated, earning a 89-59 win over the Cardinals. The game showcased Jesse McCulloch having a semi breakout performance with a 20-point effort, while Jordan Scott finished with 16 points and Jeremy Fears had a double-double with 10 points and 13 assists.

After the game, Tom Izzo was visibly pleased with his team, getting the first look at his Spartans and seeing the growth his players made over the summer.

Following the game, Izzo spoke to the media, and shared his thoughts on the exhibition contest. See what the Spartans head man had to say

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