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DETROIT — Xavier Booker scored a career-high 18 points, Jaden Akins had 16 and Jaxon Kohler added 14 to lead No. 20 Michigan State in a 77-58 win over Oakland. The Spartans have won four straight and seven of their last eight games. The Golden Grizzlies trailed by one point after a closely contested first half that included four ties and two lead changes. Michigan State pulled away after halftime with Booker and Akins scoring in double digits in the second half.
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Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) blocks a shot attempt by Oakland guard Jaylen Jones (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Detroit. - AP Photo/Carlos Osorio