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Michigan holds moment of silence, plays Michigan State alma mater before game
By Andrew Olson
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It’s an emotional night at the Crisler Center. Michigan State has returned to the basketball court after the tragic shooting on the MSU campus.
Michigan and Michigan State are long-time rivals, especially in basketball, but U-M made sure to honor the “Spartan strong” spirit in multiple shows of solidarity.
Before tipoff, the Crisler Center was lit MSU green as there was a moment of silence for the shooting victims. Michigan’s pep band then played the MSU alma mater.
A moment of silence and Michigan Pep Band’s performance of Michigan State’s Alma Mater in Ann Arbor 💚@MSU_Basketball | @umichbball pic.twitter.com/NHfWWHasOU
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) February 19, 2023
Michigan students were given a special shirt and held signs in support of their peers at MSU.
Michigan fans show support for Michigan State 💚 pic.twitter.com/mYyIl9vCfr
— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 (@sportingnews) February 19, 2023
As far as the actual game, it’s 26-23 at the 7:34 mark of the first half. The game is airing on FOX.
Spartan Strong 💚@MSU_Basketball | @umichbball pic.twitter.com/MUrlv1uv8q
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) February 19, 2023
A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.