Michigan State Routs Toledo 91-61
Michigan State's rebounding and second-chance scoring powered a 91-61 win over Toledo in East Lansing.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
Michigan State defeated Toledo 91-61 in men's basketball. The Spartans led 48-25 at halftime and at one point led by as many as 33 points.
Why it matters
The win moves Michigan State to 2-0 while Toledo drops to 0-2. Michigan State's next test is a Tuesday matchup against No. 2 Duke in Chicago.
Michigan State outrebounded Toledo 52-27 and scored 27 second-chance points to Toledo's six, while Toledo shot just 25% from the field in the first half. Freshman Jasiah Jervis led the Spartans with 16 points.
The players
Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State is the Big Ten program that hosted and won this game, now 2-0 on the season.
Toledo Rockets
Toledo is the Mid-American Conference program that fell to 0-2 after this loss and plays at Marshall next.
Duke Blue Devils
Duke is the No. 2 ranked program that Michigan State faces next Tuesday in Chicago.
The details
Michigan State went on a 17-point run after Toledo's opening basket, with Jervis scoring eight of his 13 first-half points during that stretch. Jordan Scott added 12 points, nine rebounds and five assists, while Jeremy Fears Jr. had 12 points and nine assists.
Timeline
Nov. 5, 2026: Michigan State defeats Toledo 91-61 in East Lansing.
Saturday: Toledo plays at Marshall.
Tuesday: Michigan State faces No. 2 Duke in Chicago.
Season Trajectory
The 2-0 start positions Michigan State as a team building early momentum, and its margin over Toledo on the glass suggests the rebounding edge may carry into tougher conference-season matchups. Facing No. 2 Duke next will test whether that dominance holds against a top-ranked opponent.
The Spartans' next game against Duke will show whether their rebounding edge holds against a top-ranked opponent, which matters for fans tracking early-season standings. Michigan State's depth, with several players contributing double figures, is a factor to watch as the schedule tightens.
The takeaway
Balanced scoring and second-chance production gave Michigan State a clear edge on the glass, a pattern that will be tested immediately against Duke.
What happens next
Michigan State faces No. 2 Duke in Chicago on Tuesday.
Further reading
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