Michigan State dominates Colorado in Maui Invitational opener
- Michigan State won their Maui Invitational opening game against Colorado with a score of 72-56.
- Jase Richardson led the Spartans off the bench with 13 points, contributing to a strong bench performance.
- The Spartans' next game will be against Memphis, while Colorado will face UConn.
In Lahaina, Hawaii, on November 25, 2024, Michigan State University faced off against the University of Colorado in the Maui Invitational, marking their first participation in this tournament since 2019. Both teams started strong, but Michigan State quickly took control after an early lead by Colorado. Jase Richardson made a significant impact off the bench, scoring 13 points and leading a bench effort that contributed 40 points overall. Despite struggles from the three-point line, where Michigan State only hit 2 of 21 attempts, their defense and scoring depth proved crucial. The defeat dropped Colorado to 4-1 for the season, while Michigan State improved to 5-1. Looking ahead, Michigan State is set to compete against Memphis, which recently upset UConn, whereas Colorado will play the Huskies next.