**Michigan State Spartans Triumph Over Cornell in High-Scoring Affair**
In an electrifying matchup on Monday night, the No. 9 Michigan State Spartans defeated Cornell 114-97, showcasing a remarkable performance led by Jeremy Fears Jr. The sophomore guard achieved a career-high of 21 points while also contributing 11 assists, helping the Spartans overcome a slow start to secure the victory.
Coen Carr supported the effort with 19 points and six rebounds, while Trey Fort added 14 points. Divine Ugochukwu and Jaxon Kohler also made significant contributions, scoring 12 and 11 points, respectively, with Kohler also grabbing 10 rebounds. Fears’ previous career-best was 19 points, which he set against North Carolina on November 27.
With this win, Michigan State improved to 12-1 for the season, reaching a new high in points scored. This total marks the highest output for the Spartans since December 13, 2008, when they scored 118 points against Alcorn State. Notably, the Spartans had not allowed more than 72 points in any game this season, with their previous high score being 92 points against Toledo on December 16.
Cornell, now 6-6, was led by Cooper Noard, who scored 19 points. Adam Hinton and Jake Fiegen each contributed 15 points to the Big Red’s effort. This game marked the first meeting between the two schools since November 24, 2000.
Looking ahead, Cornell will host Alfred State on Friday night, while Michigan State will travel to Nebraska for their next game.
**FAQ**
*What was the final score of the Michigan State vs. Cornell game?*
The final score was Michigan State 114, Cornell 97.
