The Lions' Pride

The key to the second half is not letting the game get away before the first TV timeout.

Well that was a perfect start.

Colella gets a rare friendly bounce on a 3.

31-31, under 18 to play.

Taylor with a great block ... but Nix there to grab the carom, score and get fouled by Sasa, who simply looks outmatched tonight.

Marshall hits 3 to beat shot clock buzzer. Lions were 1-7 from arc in first half; they're 3-4 to open second.

35-34 Sparty, timeout with 15:30 to play.

Marshall must have had a protein shake at half. Playing very well right now.

Payne gets involved with little hook shot. Spartans still up 1.

Seems like every year since Izzo's been there, Spartans have had at least two guys who are built like defensive ends. This year that's Payne and Dawson (I'm counting Nix as a DT).

Newbill misses two FTs and is just 3-6 from line tonight.

Payne with another short j. 39-36.

Sasa at the FT line smells like $$$$$$$

A gem from the MSU board

Straight Cash said...

If we lose this game I'm gonna kill Manti Teo's girlfriend

Newbill giving away points at line. Makes 1 of 2, Lions still down 2 ...

... until Trice hits three from corner. 46-41, 11:15 left.

Marshall for three. Insert NBA Jam heating up reference here.

Payne again in the paint, though. Dude might have had 20 if he'd played the whole game.

Chambers arguing a lot more calls during timeouts these last few games. Wonder if it's just built-up frustration or if there's a method to it.