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Hot shooting propels Michigan State to double-digit halftime lead over UCLA
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Michigan State seemed tot hit just about every shot it took in the 1st half of Thursday night’s play-in game against UCLA.
The Spartans made 17-of-30 shots from the floor, including 5-of-9 attempts from long range to build a 44-33 advantage on the Bruins through the first 20 minutes of play. They were also 5-of-5 from the free throw line.
It was a balanced half offensively for Michigan State. Julius Marble II and Aaron Henry led the way with 8 points each and Rocket Watts and Joey Hauser each pitched in 7. Gabe Brown added 5 points, as well.
Michigan State also played a really clean half offensively, having just 4 turnovers and committing only 6 fouls. UCLA’s offense has allowed the Bruins to hang around so far, also converting on 50% of their field goal attempts from the floor. Jaime Jacquez Jr. was the high-scorer of the half with 14 points for UCLA.
The winner of Thursday night’s game will play No. 6 seed BYU in the first round on Saturday.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB