With new NCAA rules, Tom Izzo has Michigan State basketball playing two Division I exhibition games, starting Thursday night vs Bowling Green.

EAST LANSING – Basketball is back at the Breslin Center. Michigan State survived a challenge by Bowling Green to pull away for a 75-66 win in an exhibition opener on Thursday night. Here are notable quotes from coach Tom Izzo and players after the game:

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