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Robert Bondy

Galley: Best photos from MSU basketball’s tough loss vs. Gonzaga on USS Abraham Lincoln

The rough fall for Michigan State fans continued on Friday night.

Michigan State basketball looked poised for a big-time victory over No. 2 Gonzaga, with the Spartans leading by double-digits in the second half. However, a Gonzaga rally and Jaden Akins’ buzzer beater coming up short resulted in a Spartans’ 64-63 defeat.

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Check out some of the best photos from Friday’s matchup between Michigan State and Gonzaga:

Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; A detailed view of the center court logo before…
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: A general view of the basketball court during the second…
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: A general view of the basketball court during the second…
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: A general view of the basketball court during the second…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; A general overview of the court before the game…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) shoots the ball…
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Drew Timme #2 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Mady Sissoko…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans players celebrate on the bench during…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans players stretch before the game against…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans players stretch before the game against…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans players stretch before the game against…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans players warm up before the game…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Rasir Bolton (45) shoots the ball…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) shoots the ball…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Fans react in the stands during the first half…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Malachi Smith (13) dives for a…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Julian Strawther (0) is defended by…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo (left) reacts…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans guard Pierre Brooks (1) gestures after…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) reacts during the…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Rasir Bolton (45) reacts during the…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) shoots the…
Nov 11, 2022; San Diego, California, US; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) goes to…
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Julian Strawther #0 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs dribbles against Malik…
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Anton Watson #22 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs dribbles against A.J.…
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Anton Watson #22 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs dribbles against A.J.…
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks…
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