MSU vs Oral Roberts Men's Basketball

MSU and Oral Roberts players fight for a rebound during their game Saturday December 3, 2016 in East Lansing. Nick Ward ,44, of MSU contributed a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

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Kenny Goins ,25, of MSU blocks a shot attempt by Emmanuel Nzekwesi ,23, of Oral Roberts midway through the 2nd half.

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MSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo Looks on as assistant coach Dane Fife yells instructions to their players Saturday.

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Nick Ward ,44, of MSU lays the ball up and in over Oral Roberts defender Emmanuel Nzekwesi to extend the MSU lead to 66-61 late in the 2nd half of their game Saturday December 3, 2016 in East Lansing.

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MSU guard Cassius Winston ,left, passes around Albert Owens ,44, of Oral Roberts.

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Eron Harris ,14, of MSU shoots over Emmanuel Nzekwesi of Oral Roberts during their game Saturday December 3, 2016 in East Lansing. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO

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MSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo questions a no-call under the Oral Roberts basket during their game in East Lansing.

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Nick Ward ,right, of MSU scores with a hook shot over Albert Owens of Oral Roberts during their game Saturday.

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MSU Men's Basketball Head Coach Tom Izzo ,right, looks puzzled as he instructs Josh Langford during their game with Oral Roberts.

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MSU players Matt McQuaid ,from left, Tum Tum Nairn and Eron Harris react from the bench to some of their teammates offensive inadequacies during the Spartans' game with Oral Roberts.

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