Spartans Open Season With Defensive Masterpiece

The game was in the balance from the opening tip to the final buzzer. The two teams were within one point at the end of the first quarter; within one point at the half; within two at the end of the third; and within one at the buzzer. The Spartans ended up on top of a 22-21 score.

On a night when the offense sputtered, the defense sparkled. Murphy LaFerle provided the spark. Ryan Lane and Miles Kenny led the rebounding effort against a much bigger opponent.

On offense, it seemed like there was a lid on the basket. The Spartans didn't score until the second quarter when Nick Liccardi scored two quick buckets. In the second half, the big guys took over. Ryan Lane poured in 9 points while Miles Kenny added 5 and rookie Bobby Mulcahy 2.

Michigan State will play again on Saturday against cross-town rival UNC at the Peapack-Gladstone Gym.

Welcome to Michigan State Basketball

The teams have been chosen. The practices are over. Game time is upon us.

The Michigan State Boys 5th and 6th basketball team enters this season with confidence and high hopes. They have confidence because there are six returning player from last year's championship team. Six players with two championship trophies already under their belts will take the floor for the Spartans.

Forwards Murphy Laferle, Ryan Lane and Miles Kenny, along with guards Noah Kleitsch, Nick Liccardi and Jake Wagner played for the LSU boys basketball team that piled up a 12-1 record enroute to a regular season championship and a post season playoff championship.

The six returning lettermen are joined by two promising rookies: Forward Bobby Mulcahy and guard Chris Paciej.

The Spartans season opener is scheduled for Wednesday the 13th.