FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) _ Raymar Morgan scored eight of his 22
points during a decisive 13-0 run Wednesday night and No. 5
Michigan State survived a scare from IPFW, beating the Mastodons
70-59.
Michigan State (2-0) led 32-24 at halftime, but opened the
second half making just 1-of-10 shots. They fell behind twice by
three points to IPFW (0-2), which lost its opener to Xavier by 28.
Trailing 44-42, the Spartans took control midway through the
second half. It started with a free throw by Delvon Roe. Then Kalin
Lucas quickly added a 17-foot jumper. Then Morgan scored on an
inbounds pass and a moment later added a free throw.
The Spartans then forced IPFW turnovers on three straight
possessions. The Mastodons only missed two shots during the 13-0
run, but the Spartans forced four turnovers.
Lucas added 17 points for the Spartans.
Ben Botts led IPFW with 22 and David Carson scored 17.