{
  "id": 11613594,
  "title": "Tom Izzo speaks on MSU's exhibition win over Incarnate Word",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/tom-izzo-speaks-on-msus-exhibition-win-over-incarnate-word",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T05:41:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tom-izzo-speaks-msus-exhibition-054107361.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michigan State basketball kicked off their 2026-27 season with an exhibition game against Incarnate Word on Friday night. The Spartans emerged victorious, securing a 89-59 win. Standout performances were provided by Jesse McCulloch, who scored 20 points, Jordan Scott with 16 points, and Jeremy Fears, who contributed 10 points and 13 assists. Coach Tom Izzo appeared pleased with his team's performance, highlighting the growth his players showed over the summer. Following the game, Izzo addressed the media, sharing his insights on the exhibition contest via Spartan Mag on YouTube. For ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes, and opinion, fans can contact/follow The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) or like their Facebook page. Cory Linsner can also be found on X @Rex_Linzy.",
  "summary": "Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo spoke on the Spartans exhibition win over Incarnate Word.",
  "key_points": [
    "MSU Spartans defeated Incarnate Word 89-59 in exhibition game.",
    "Jesse McCulloch, Jordan Scott, and Jeremy Fears had standout performances.",
    "Coach Tom Izzo praised team's growth over summer."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}