Delvon Roe News

EAST LANSING - It was a typical night in many ways for Isaiah and Noah Dahlman. Isaiah had a lone, late basket to please the crowd in a Michigan State victory.

East Lansing -- Tom Izzo wasn't happy with Michigan State's play in a home win over Wofford and he couldn't express himself the way he wanted to.

If the sound was a musical note, then the Michigan State Spartans where writing somewhat of a symphony in their 89-82 loss to the young North Carolina Tar Heels in the marquee matchup of the Big 10/ACC Challenge.

There's absolutely no reason to feel sorry for North Carolina coach Roy Williams, who has a tendency to whine publicly when things don't go his way.

Larry Drew had 18 points and six assists in North Carolina's win over Michigan State.

The series is tied 1-1 in Chapel Hill. * Coaches: MSU - Tom Izzo is 341-138 in his 15th season, all with the Spartans.

They meet yet again. North Carolina and Michigan State last met for the national championship - Tuesday's game will be for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

UMass played a No. 2-ranked team for the fourth time in school history and the Minutemen took it hard as second-ranked Michigan State picked up a 106-68 victory in the Legends Classic Semifinal at Boardwalk Hall.

In the building where the title of "Miss Congeniality" became symbolic of the ultimate consolation prize, Michigan State settled for third place in the Legends Classic.

East Lansing -- Tom Izzo is one game away from becoming Michigan State's all-time winningest coach and still doesn't feel like his job is safe.

Michigan State and Florida met 10 seasons ago for the national title. While the Spartans may seem like the better bet to get back this season, the Gators feel they have significantly improved.

Records through Sunday; previous ranking in parentheses. 1. Kansas : The Jayhawks scored their fewest points in a win since 2000 when they eked out a 57-55 victory against Memphis.

Needing just one victory to tie for the most wins in school history, Michigan State's Tom Izzo leads his Spartans into battle against the visiting Crusaders of Valparaiso this afternoon as part of the Legends Classic.

Tom Izzo won his 340th game at Michigan State on Sunday, tying the school record for victories in the No.

With one more victory, Tom Izzo will move into a tie atop Michigan State's all-time list.

Draymond Green had 15 points to lead a balanced attack, and No. 2 Michigan State kept up its home court mastery with a 75-62 win over Toledo on Friday night.

Two games into the regular season, Michigan State forward Delvon Roe knows things can only get better.

Michigan State players, from left, Draymond Green, Isaiah Dahlman and Durrell Summers celebrate the Spartans' 75-71 win against Gonzaga on Tuesday night.

Gonzaga coach Mark Few was not particularly impressed with his young team's sloppy play in a season-opening win over Mississippi Valley State.

Man in the middle: The lack of a center might be the only thing keeping the Spartans from greatness.