3 Things We Learned During MSU's Opener vs. Quinnipiac

EAST LANSING --- No. 6 Michigan State looked a lot more like the No. 6 team in the country on Monday.

Yes, it's Quinnipiac, but the Spartans won by a serious margin and were sharp in a 96-59 result that could've been more lopsided had MSU kept its foot on the gas throughout the second half. It's only the first game of 32 regular-season contests, but there are a few key things we've learned.

Bonke can Succeed Here

Anton Bonke's lack of minutes in Michigan State's three exhibition games was a major concern. He was brought in from the transfer portal to be MSU's starting center, but he wasn't playing like it or getting the minutes of one.

Monday night was a needed statement for Bonke.