Michigan State's Season Opener Ends in Upset Loss to James Madison
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In a surprising upset, Michigan State lost their season opener to James Madison, coached by Tom Izzo's nephew, Matt Bucklin. Despite being a 16.5-point favorite, Michigan State struggled from the 3-point line, finishing 1-for-20. This loss marks the first time a top-five team has lost their season opener at home against an unranked opponent since 2001. James Madison showed resilience and sealed the win with contributions from their bench players after two starters fouled out.
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