Only one more half stands between Michigan State and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 38-28 lead against Samford. If Michigan State keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 4-1 ...

After a close call against Bowling Green, Tom Izzo and Michigan State basketball face Samford at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Breslin Center in East Lansing.

After narrowly surviving a tough test against Bowling Green over the weekend, Michigan State basketball will be back in action vs. Samford.