The Opening Tip
After a week of academic finals, Michigan State makes its first trip to Boston since November 2006, as the Spartans play at Northeastern in the first-ever meeting between the two programs. This will be the first sell out at Matthews Arena since December 1995.
The Starting Five
1. Great Start
At 11-0, Michigan State is off to the second-best start in school history. Only the 2000-01 Spartans posted a better start, opening at 12-0 before falling at Indiana.
2. MSU At No. 1
Michigan State is currently No.