BRESLIN CENTER (14,797 attendance)
OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES (4-9)

GAME NOTES:
> Oakland, which came into the contest ranking second in the NCAA in assists, recorded just 11 tonight.
> Oakland shot 67 percent (8 of 12) in the second half.
> Michigan State went on a 33-15 run in the final 9:20 in second half to close out the game.
> Oakland trailed at halftime 45-32. The Golden Grizzlies are 1-7 this season when down at the half.
> The Spartans capitalized by outscoring Oakland 47-6 in fast break points.
> The Golden Grizzlies shot 40 percent (26 of 65) from the floor and 57 percent (13 of 23) from three-point range.
> Oakland has made a three-pointer in 950 consecutive games, seventh-best streak in the country.
> The last time Oakland did not make a three-pointer was vs. Wayne State on Jan. 30, 1988.

PLAYER NOTES
> Braden Norris hit a career high six three-pointers and matched a career best 18 points.
> Xavier Hill-Mais scored 17 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out four assists.
> Jaevin Cumberland added 13 points and shot 4 of 6 from three-point range, plus hauled in five rebounds.
> Karmari Newman scored all of his 11 points in the second half including shooting 3 of 4 from three-point range.

INSIDE THE SERIES
> Michigan State leads 17-0.