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YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS GAME #25 * Adreian Payne is averaging 18.0 points since #9/10 MICHIGAN STATE (20-4, 9-2) returning from injury (see page 2). VS. NORTHWESTERN (12-12, 5-6) * In Big Ten games, the 6-foot-5 Denzel Valentine ranks third in the conference in rebounding, and February 13, 2014 - 7 p.m. EST second in assist-to-turnover ratio (see page 2). East Lansing, Mich. - Breslin Center Radio: Spartan Sports Network - Will Tieman (Play by Play), 2013-14 SCHEDULE Gus Ganakas and Matt Steigenga (Color), Adam Ruff (Host) Television: BTN - Dave Revsine (Play by Play), Jim Jackson (Color) October 29 GRAND VALLEY ST. (Exh.) (BTN.com) W, 101-52 Satellite Radio: Sirius 91/XM 91 November THE OPENING TIP 4 INDIANA (PA) (Exh.) (BTN.com) W, 83-45 Michigan State is back at home for two games this week, beginning with a 8 McNEESE STATE (BTN.com) W, 98-56 Thursday night contest against Northwestern. The game features two of the best 12 vs. #1 Kentucky [1] (ESPN) W, 78-74 defensive teams in the conference as the Spartans and Wildcats rank in the top Coaches vs. Cancer Classic (Nov. 15-23) 15 COLUMBIA (BTN) W, 62-53 two in scoring defense and fi eld-goal percentage defense in Big Ten games. 18 PORTLAND (BTN) W, 82-67 22 vs. Virginia Tech [2] (TruTV) W, 96-77 THE JUMP BALL 23 vs. Oklahoma [2] (TruTV) W, 87-76 Michigan State Northwestern 29 MOUNT ST. MARY’S (BTN) W, 98-65 Record 20-4, 9-2 12-12, 5-6 December Coach Tom Izzo Chris Collins 4 NORTH CAROLINA (ESPN) L, 65-79 Career Record (Years) 459-182 (19th) 12-12 (1st) 14 vs. Oakland [3] (ESPN2) W, 67-63 17 NORTH FLORIDA (BTN) W, 78-48 Leading Scorer Gary Harris (17.6) Drew Crawford (16.1) 21 at Texas (CBS) W, 92-78 Leading Rebounder Branden Dawson (8.7) Drew Crawford (6.8) 28 NEW ORLEANS (BTN) W, 101-48 31 at Penn State (BTN) W, 79-63 Leading Assists Keith Appling (4.9) JerShon Cobb (2.5) January Series Record (Home) MSU leads 83-38 (MSU leads 47-8) 4 at Indiana (CBS) W, 73-56 Last Meeting MSU, 54-40 (Jan. 15, 2014 in Evanston) 7 #3 OHIO STATE (ESPN) W, 72-68, OT 11 MINNESOTA (BTN) W, 87-75, OT 15 at Northwestern (BTN) W, 54-40 POSSIBLE MICHIGAN STATE STARTING LINEUP 18 at Illinois (BTN) W, 78-62 Michigan State Spartans (20-4, 9-2) Ppg. Rpg. Apg. Other 21 INDIANA (ESPN) W, 71-66 F - #10 Matt Costello (So., 6-9, 240) 4.7 3.9 0.9 1.7 bpg 25 #21 MICHIGAN (ESPN) L, 80-75 * Averaging 7.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in last nine games ... Missed four games due to mono 28 at #15 Iowa (ESPN) W, 71-69, OT ... Started 16 games this season ... Ranks eighth in the Big Ten in blocks (1.7 bpg). February F - #5 Adreian Payne (Sr., 6-10, 245) 15.9 7.4 1.5 18-42 3FG 1 vs. Georgetown [4] (Fox Sports 1) L, 60-64 * Leads MSU with 14 career double-doubles, including 10 in his last 29 contests ... Averaging 6 PENN STATE (ESPN2) W, 82-67 18.0 points in last two games, after missing the previous seven with a foot sprain. 9 at Wisconsin (CBS) L, 58-60 G - #45 Denzel Valentine (So., 6-5, 220) 7.7 6.3 3.8 21-69 3FG 13 NORTHWESTERN (BTN) 7 p.m. * Second on the team in assists ... Started 19 games this season, including 16 straight ... 2.5 assist-to- 16 NEBRASKA (BTN) 3 p.m. turnover ratio in conference games ... Only Big Ten player to rank in top 10 in assists and rebounding. 20 at Purdue (ESPN/ESPN2) 7 p.m. G - #14 Gary Harris (So., 6-4, 210) 17.6 4.6 2.7 49-150 3FG 23 at Michigan (CBS) 12 p.m. * Third in the Big Ten in scoring (17.6 ppg) and steals (2.0) ... Scored 20 points or more eight times this season, including in four of the last seven games ... Averaging 2.8 steals in last 13 games. March G - #20 Travis Trice (Jr., 6-0, 170) 6.9 1.6 2.3 31-72 3FG 1 ILLINOIS (ESPN/ESPN2) 2 p.m. * Dished out seven assists in the start vs. Penn State ... Ranks third in Big Ten in 3FG% (.431) ... Five 6 IOWA (ESPN/ESPN2) 9 p.m. starts on the season ... 2.2 assist-to-turnover ratio ... Seven double-fi gure scoring games this year. 9 at Ohio State (BTN/CBS) 12/4:30 p.m. 13-16 Big Ten Tournament Indianapolis, Ind. K G - #11 Keith Appling (Sr., 6-1, 185) 15.0 3.5 4.9 32-79 3FG E * Missed PSU game with sore right wrist ... Ranks second in the Big Ten in assists (4.9 apg). 18-19 NCAA Tournament - First Round Y 20-23 NCAA Tournament - Second & Third Rounds F - #30 Kenny Kaminski (R-Fr., 6-8, 225) 5.8 1.4 0.3 26-52 3FG S * Redshirted in 2012-13 ... Ranks t-2nd in the Big Ten in 3-point FG% in conference games (.500). 27-30 NCAA Tournament - Regionals U B G - #3 Alvin Ellis III (Fr., 6-4, 195) 2.3 0.8 0.5 19-38 FG April S * Started one game this season ... Scored a season-high 12 points against Michigan. 5 & 7 NCAA Final Four Arlington, Texas F - #34 Gavin Schilling (Fr., 6-9, 240) 1.7 1.8 0.3 16-29 FG Home games (BOLD) played at the Breslin Center * Averaged 13.9 ppg and 9.0 rpg as a senior, helping lead Findlay Prep to 35-1 record. Game times are Eastern Standard Time F - #2 Alex Gauna (R-Jr., 6-9, 250) 2.0 1.4 0.2 21-37 FG [1] - Champions Classic - Chicago, Ill. * Started 10 career games ... Scored 8 pts. three times in career, including vs. Northwestern this year. [2] - Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic - Brooklyn, N.Y. G - #0 Russell Byrd (R-Jr., 6-7, 205) 1.4 1.0 0.1 4-16 3FG [3] - Palace of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hills, Mich. * Played in 68 career games ... Scored a career high 10 points vs. North Florida. [4] - Madison Square Garden - New York, N.Y. G/F - #22 Branden Dawson (Jr., 6-6, 225) 10.2 8.7 1.9 .604 FG% * Out with broken right hand ... Ranks 2nd in the Big Ten in rebounding and 2nd in FG%. 2013-14 MICHIGAN STATE BASKETBALL VS. NORTHWESTERN • FEBRUARY 13, 2014 MSU has won 44 of its last 48 games at Breslin Center. 2013-14 MICHIGAN STATE NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name. Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/High School 0 Russell Byrd G 6-7 205 R-Jr. Fort Wayne, Ind./Blackhawk Christian 2 Alex Gauna F 6-9 250 R-Jr. Eaton Rapids, Mich./Eaton Rapids 3 Alvin Ellis III G 6-4 195 Fr. Matteson, Ill./Chicago De La Salle 5 Adreian Payne F 6-10 245 Sr. Dayton, Ohio/Jefferson Township 10 Matt Costello F 6-9 240 So. Bay City, Mich./Bay City Western 11 Keith Appling G 6-1 185 Sr. Detroit, Mich./Pershing 13 Trevor Bohnhoff F 6-7 215 So. Saginaw, Mich./Nouvel 14 Gary Harris G 6-4 210 So. Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern 15 Keenan Wetzel G 6-4 210 R-Jr. Monroe, Mich./St. Mary Catholic Central 20 Travis Trice G 6-0 170 Jr. Huber Heights, Ohio/Wayne 22 Branden Dawson G/F 6-6 225 Jr. Gary, Ind./Lew Wallace 30 Kenny Kaminski F 6-8 225 R-Fr. Medina, Ohio/Medina 34 Gavin Schilling F 6-9 240 Fr. Chicago, Ill./Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) 40 Dan Chapman G 6-3 190 Sr. Okemos, Mich./Okemos 41 Colby Wollenman F 6-7 225 R-So. Big Horn, Wyo./Big Horn 45 Denzel Valentine G 6-5 225 So. Lansing, Mich./Sexton Head Coach: Tom Izzo (19th season) Associate Head Coach: Dwayne Stephens (11th season) Assistant Coach: Mike Garland (14th season) PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Assistant Coach: Dane Fife (3rd season) Trevor Bohnhoff ...............................BON-hoff Director of Basketball Operations: Kevin Pauga Alex Gauna ......................................GOWN-a Video Coordinator: Brett Ferguson Colby Wollenman ............................WALL-en-munn Assistant Video Coordinator: Doug Herner Athletic Trainer: Quinton Sawyer Equipment Manager: Dave Pruder Strength and Conditioning Coach: Mike Vorkapich THE STARTING FIVE ON THIS DATE 1. Payne Back In Action After missing seven games with a right foot sprain, Adreian Payne returned to the Michigan State is 11-13 all-time on lineup against Penn State, scoring 12 points in 18 minutes off the bench. He returned Feb. 13, including 8-4 at home. to the starting lineup in the next game against Wisconsin, scoring a game-high 24 points in 32 minutes, including 18 second-half minutes. In two games, he’s averaging Year Site W/L Score Opponent 18.0 points, shooting .560 from the fi eld, .500 from 3-point range and .750 from the 1903 A W 23-7 Eastern Michigan foul line, while also averaging 3.5 rebounds and 25.0 minutes. 1913 H W 40-7 Notre Dame 2. The Complete Package 1915 A L 19-24 Notre Dame Gary Harris gets a lot of notoriety for his scoring, as he ranks third in the Big Ten 1920 A L 28-43 Nebraska (17.6 ppg).