Michigan State defeats Texas Southern 76-64

Posted: 11.19.2011 at 12:09 AM

      EAST LANSING, Mich. - Draymond Green and Adreian Payne
combined for 22 points and 21 rebounds to lead Michigan State past
Texas Southern 76-41 in an opening-round game of the Spartan
Invitational on Friday.
      Green had his second double-double in three games, with 12
points and 11 rebounds for the Spartans (1-2). Payne had 10 points
and 10 rebounds for Michigan State, which had started a season with
two losses for the first time since 1976.
      Omar Strong scored 12 points and Fred Sturdivant and Lawrence
Johnson-Danner each had 10 for the Tigers (1-2).
      The Spartans got impressive performances from two freshmen.
Branden Dawson had a game-high 13 points, going 6 for 7 from the
field. His former AAU teammate, point guard Travis Trice, had 11
points and five rebounds off the bench.