Behind double digit scoring performances from guard Jaden Akins and forwards Xavier Booker and Jaxon Kohler, the Spartans beat Oakland, 77-58, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
This was the first game in 10 days for both teams, but the Spartans appeared to be the rustier of the two squads to start the game. The Spartans turned the ball over eight times against Oakland’s zone defense in the first half.
“Anytime you play against a zone, it’s definitely different than usual,” said Kohler, who finished the game with 14 points and 10 rebounds. “All week we were preparing to go against their zone. It was weird, but I feel like we found a groove eventually."
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This was the first game in 10 days for both teams, but the Spartans appeared to be the rustier of the two squads to start the game. The Spartans turned the ball over eight times against Oakland’s zone defense in the first half.
“Anytime you play against a zone, it’s definitely different than usual,” said Kohler, who finished the game with 14 points and 10 rebounds. “All week we were preparing to go against their zone. It was weird, but I feel like we found a groove eventually."
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Strong play by Jaden Akins, Xavier Booker, Jaxon Kohler in win over Oakland
Jaden Akins, Xavier Booker, Jaxon Kohler all scored in double figures: "We found a groove eventually."
