What was supposed to be a bounce-back game against Minnesota quickly turned into a nightmare, as Michigan State suffered its second straight loss.
Throughout the first half, the Spartans looked out of sorts, struggling to find any rhythm on offense while also failing to get consistent stops on defense.
Star guard Jeremy Fears had a difficult night against the Golden Gophers and was benched for part of the second half, finishing with just 10 points on 4-of-11 shooting from the field. However, the biggest storyline surrounding Fears wasn’t his performance — it was a flagrant foul that led to criticism and accusations labeling him as a dirty player.
While Michigan head coach Dusty May commented on the incident, Tom Izzo addressed the situation after the game, offering both support and accountability.
“Jeremy’s gotta grow up a little bit,” Izzo said…