Fears Jr. Ties Assist Record in Michigan State Blowout

Michigan State celebrated a decisive 91-48 home win against Maryland. This victory, the second-largest Big Ten win in program history, saw the Spartans exhibit exceptional focus and energy from tip-off, building an early 24-4 lead. The team's offense was potent, hitting 61% of their shots overall and 47% from three-point range.

Key to the dominant performance was point guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who tied the program's single-game assist record with 17 assists. He now stands behind only Mateen Cleaves in the record books, surpassing notable players like Magic Johnson. Fears Jr.'s quest for the record was aided by the team's efficient shooting and fast-break opportunities.

Forward Coen Carr also made significant contributions, scoring 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Despite some inconsistency in his shooting, particularly from the free-throw line, Carr demonstrated resilience and offensive determination following missed shots. The Spartans, now 18-2 overall and 8-1 in Big Ten play, are exceeding expectations this season. Coach Tom Izzo cautioned against overconfidence, emphasizing that such feel-good games do not guarantee future success on the road or in March, but acknowledged the importance of enjoying the moment.