Friday night, so we had a quick turn around and obviously a big test against a very complete and terrific basketball team. So we got more out of this game than we probably would have out of two weeks of practice. So I think, if we can utilize it the right way, I think this will have been a terrific experience for our team.”
The game represented a homecoming for Maten and Mike Edwards, both Michigan natives. Maten, of Pontiac, was 13-for-14 at the free throw line and snagged four rebounds. Edwards, of Westland, had two points and grabbed four boards.
The competitive play was illustrated in the first half with 10 lead changes and seven ties. Heading into the break, the Bulldogs trailed 40-31.
The Spartans jumped out to an early 9-2 advantage before Maten made his first two baskets to narrow the gap. A few minutes later Tyree Crump drained a three-pointer to give Georgia its first lead, 13-11. Freshman Teshaun Hightower sank a trey to notch it at 20-all and the two teams continued to go back-and-forth until the Spartans finished the period on an 11-point streak.
Georgia opened the second half on a 6-2 run to make it 42-37, but that eventually ended up the closest the Bulldogs got down the stretch. The Spartans were able to keep a healthy lead despite Georgia’s continuous scoring. At the 11:29 mark, freshman Nicolas Claxton dunked off an assist from freshman Rayshaun Hammonds to make it 50-43. The Bulldogs were able to cut the deficit to nine points three separate times in the final two minutes but Michigan State held on for the victory.
Junior Derek Ogbeide led the Bulldogs on the glass with seven rebounds to add to his six points. Juniors E’Torrion Wilridge and William Jackson II each tallied team-high four assists.
Georgia picks up exhibition play Thursday, Nov. 2against Valdosta State at Stegeman Coliseum. The game will be televised on SEC+ and tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
The game represented a homecoming for Maten and Mike Edwards, both Michigan natives. Maten, of Pontiac, was 13-for-14 at the free throw line and snagged four rebounds. Edwards, of Westland, had two points and grabbed four boards.
The competitive play was illustrated in the first half with 10 lead changes and seven ties. Heading into the break, the Bulldogs trailed 40-31.
The Spartans jumped out to an early 9-2 advantage before Maten made his first two baskets to narrow the gap. A few minutes later Tyree Crump drained a three-pointer to give Georgia its first lead, 13-11. Freshman Teshaun Hightower sank a trey to notch it at 20-all and the two teams continued to go back-and-forth until the Spartans finished the period on an 11-point streak.
Georgia opened the second half on a 6-2 run to make it 42-37, but that eventually ended up the closest the Bulldogs got down the stretch. The Spartans were able to keep a healthy lead despite Georgia’s continuous scoring. At the 11:29 mark, freshman Nicolas Claxton dunked off an assist from freshman Rayshaun Hammonds to make it 50-43. The Bulldogs were able to cut the deficit to nine points three separate times in the final two minutes but Michigan State held on for the victory.
Junior Derek Ogbeide led the Bulldogs on the glass with seven rebounds to add to his six points. Juniors E’Torrion Wilridge and William Jackson II each tallied team-high four assists.
Georgia picks up exhibition play Thursday, Nov. 2against Valdosta State at Stegeman Coliseum. The game will be televised on SEC+ and tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
