Sophomore forward Coen Carr led Michigan State to victory over Florida Atlantic with a career-high 17 points and eight rebounds. The Spartans, ranked No. 20/19, won the game 83-68 at the Breslin Center.
Other notable performances included redshirt freshman guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who scored 13 points and provided eight assists. Senior guard Jaden Akins also contributed 13 points and five rebounds, while senior forward Frankie Fidler added 10 points. Junior forward Jaxon Kohler stood out with six points and a game-high of 12 rebounds.
Michigan State’s overall record improved to 10-2, while Florida Atlantic fell to 7-6.
The Spartans held a significant lead throughout the game, going into halftime with a score of 42-29. Despite efforts from Florida Atlantic players Tre Carroll and Matas Vokietaitis, Michigan State maintained control and extended their lead to as much as 18 points in the second half.
Key statistics from the game include Michigan State shooting 38.1 percent from three-point range and out-rebounding FAU by a margin of 48-26. The team also achieved a high assist rate, with assists on nearly two-thirds of their field goals.
This win marked several milestones for individual players: Coen Carr set career highs in both scoring and rebounding; Xavier Booker achieved his fourth consecutive double-digit scoring game; Jaden Akins continued his strong season performance; Jaxon Kohler recorded another double-digit rebound game; Jeremy Fears Jr. tied his career-high in scoring; Franke Fidler reached double figures for the seventh time this season.
Michigan State will next face Western Michigan after the Christmas break on December 30th.
