No. 1 Michigan State beats Northeastern 78-58
BOSTON (AP) — When Michigan State guard Bryn Forbes got up from the floor after diving for a loose ball, that's when things got really physical.
In their first true road game of the season and Izzo's first visit to the century-old Matthews Arena, the Spartans trailed by five points midway through the first half before recovering.
The Huskies (7-4) sold out a men's basketball game the first time in two decades but couldn't hold on for their second victory over a ranked team this season.
Built in 1910, Matthews Arena hosted the first games in franchise history for both the Bruins and Celtics along with receptions for Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart and rallies for both Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt.
[...] though, it has been more likely to sell out for a hockey game against crosstown rival Boston University than a men's basketball game.
The arena crew was standing by to remove the basketball floor for the hockey teams to meet on Saturday night.
Northeastern led by five, 15-10, with 11 minutes left in the half, but Gavin Schilling had a dunk, Valentine followed with a 3-pointer to tie it and Lourawls "Tum Tum" Nairn Jr. hit a jumper to give the Spartans the lead.