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Despite Spartan dominance, MSU-Oakland games have been battles

East Lansing — For the last two decades, Michigan State has dominated Oakland.

That’s a simple conclusion to make when looking at the fact the Spartans haven’t lost to the Golden Grizzlies in all 16 meetings dating to 1998.

Of course, that’s the conclusion that would be arrived at by simply looking at wins and losses. A little closer examination shows this series has been as competitive as virtually any out there between a team from a major program and one from a one-bid NCAA Tournament league like the Horizon.

There was Michigan State’s one-point win at The Palace in 2010 and a four-point victory at the same venue in 2013.