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MSU Hoops Kicks Off Regular Season
2 Nov
Summary
- Michigan State begins its regular season hosting Quinnipiac and Toledo.
- Quinnipiac's coach has won two conference titles and coach of the year awards.
- Toledo's coach has led the team to four consecutive 20-win seasons and MAC titles.
Michigan State basketball is set to commence its regular season this week, beginning with home games against Quinnipiac and Toledo. The Spartans will host the Quinnipiac Bobcats tonight, followed by a matchup against the Toledo Rockets on Thursday. These games serve as a prelude to a highly anticipated contest against Duke next week as part of the Champions Classic.
Quinnipiac, coached by Tom Pecora, enters the season with a strong pedigree. Pecora has guided the Bobcats to Metro Athletic regular season championships in both 2024 and 2025, earning conference coach of the year accolades in those same seasons. His overall coaching record stands at 324-292 across 17 years.
Meanwhile, the Toledo Rockets, led by head coach Tod Kowalczyk, are coming off a highly successful run. From 2021 to 2024, Kowalczyk steered Toledo to four consecutive 20-win seasons and secured the Mid-American Conference regular season title each year. Last season, the Spartans defeated Toledo 92-69.
