Jase Richardson shines in first B1G home game of MSU career

Jase Richardson and Michigan State moved to 2-0 in B1G play, as the Spartans dominated Nebraska en route to an 89-52 win on Saturday.

It was only a 10-point game at the half, but the Spartans outscored Nebraska 48-21 in the second half to pull away for the big victory. Richardson is the son of former Michigan State Spartan and NBA veteran Jason Richardson, and he had 1 of the best games of his young career with 16 points.

MIN: 15
PTS: 16

Jase Richardson (@JaseRich4) provided some instant offense off the bench in his first career @bigten home game 💥#B1GMBBall x @MSU_Basketball pic.twitter.com/0lJkEptxvl

— Big Ten Men’s Basketball (@B1GMBBall) December 7, 2024

Richardson was able to score those 16 points despite playing only 15 minutes. He was incredibly efficient from the field, as he finished 5-of-7 while going 2-of-3 from the 3-point line.

He is providing the Spartans with bench scoring and has scored at least 12 points in 4 of his last 5 games. Leading the Spartans was Jaden Akins, who finished with 18 points.

Michigan State moved to 8-2 on the season, with its lone losses being to No. 1 Kansas and No. 16 Memphis. The Spartans will be off for a while, as their next game will be on Dec. 17 at home against Oakland.