Jeremy Fears Jr. erupted for a season-high 24 points, including 19 in the first half, to propel No. 5 Michigan State to a decisive 106-72 victory over Northern Iowa on Friday night. The Spartans (4-0) showed no signs of fatigue following their impressive win over No. 2 Duke, maintaining an aggressive offensive tempo that overwhelmed the Panthers (2-2). Fears also dished out nine assists without a single turnover, capping a dominant performance that followed his 18-point, 11-assist outing against the Blue Devils in Chicago.
Spartans set school record with 18 threes, extending dominance after Duke win
The offensive explosion was fueled by historic perimeter shooting, as Michigan State connected on a school-record 18 three-pointers. The Spartans struck early, draining seven of their first nine attempts from deep to establish a 15-point cushion by halftime. They extended the lead with eight more long-range buckets in the second half, surpassing the previous record set in 2014 and tied in 2016. Jasiah Jervis contributed a career-high 20 points, while Jordan Scott and Coen Carr added 11 points each to support the scoring attack.
Northern Iowa struggled to contain the pace, falling behind by 37 points in the second half as the Spartans’ defense tightened. The lopsided result underscores Michigan State’s current momentum, proving they can handle top-tier competition while dismantling lower-ranked opponents with ease. With a perfect 4-0 start and a new program record in three-pointers, the Spartans have firmly established themselves as a premier force in the Big Ten and the national rankings.
Source: Yahoo Sports
