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Michigan State Romps Over Rutgers In Miles Bridges’ Return

By Colton Wesley

Jan 4, 2017; East Lansing, MI, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Eugene Omoruyi (11) drives the baseline against Michigan State Spartans guard Joshua Langford (1) during the first half of a game at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; East Lansing, MI, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Eugene Omoruyi (11) drives the baseline against Michigan State Spartans guard Joshua Langford (1) during the first half of a game at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 4, 2017; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks to Spartans guard Miles Bridges (22) during the first half of a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks to Spartans guard Miles Bridges (22) during the first half of a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

Bridges limited in return, Harris powers MSU offense

Miles Bridges made his much-anticipated return on Wednesday and had an immediate impact off the bench, throwing down an alley-oop to tie the game at 13 in his first appearance in the game. He finished with six points and six rebounds in 17 minutes.

Senior Eron Harris made his case for remaining in the starting lineup with his performance on Wednesday. He led the Spartans with 22 points, making 5-of-8 three-pointers and all five of his free throw attempts.

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Nick Ward scored 15 points while picking up six rebounds and blocking four shots. Matt McQuaid scored 12 points off the bench.

13 Spartans appeared in the game, none playing more than 24 minutes. The Spartans had their most efficient shooting outing of the Big Ten season so far, making 57.9% (33/57) of their field goals, 50% (11/22) of their three-point attempts and 72.7% (16/22) of their free throws. The Spartans picked up 26 assists to 11 turnovers.

Rutgers struggled from the free throw line, only making 12 of 27 attempts (44.4%). Corey Sanders led the Scarlet Knights with 22 points and Nigel Johnson added 15 as the Spartans limited Deshawn Freeman to seven points and three rebounds.

Score FG 3P FT OR/DR AST STL BLK TO FOULS
RUTG 65 25/60 3/8 12/27 15/19 7 8 3 14 20
MSU 93 33/57 11/22 16/22 7/27 26 6 10 11 22

Full box score at ESPN

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Michigan State’s next game will be on Saturday at the Palestra in Philadelphia against Penn State at 1:00 on ESPN.

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