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Why Michigan State values an early-season ranked win more than most

The Spartans got up for their first ranked matchup of the season against Arkansas and came away with a team victory.

3 Observations from Michigan State's Win over Arkansas

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State and Tom Izzo have asserted themselves as a quality program and team once again. The 22nd-ranked Spartans' 69-66 win over No. 14 Arkansas was gritty, tough, and certainly entertaining until the final buzzer.

Michigan State basketball still has 2-guard questions: 'We gotta get our rotations down'

Kur Teng, Trey Fort and Jordan Scott all got time at 2-guard in Michigan State basketball's opener vs Colgate, a spot that's a concern for Tom Izzo.

Why Result Against Arkansas is Important for Michigan State Hoops

Saturday is an opportunity for No. 22 Michigan State (1-0) to set the tone for its season against No. 14 Arkansas (1-0). A victory likely results in the Spartans receiving a nice bump in the next AP Poll. Potentially losing at home one game after a shaky 80-69 win over Colgate could result in MSU, maybe just momentarily, exiting the rankings.
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