Spartans lose to Michigan in their first game since shooting

Feb 18, 2023, 5:43 AM | Updated: 9:46 pm

The Michigan State team stands during a moment of silence before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan honored the victims of the MSU shooting that killed three and injured five Monday. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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A student wears a green ribbon and a Michigan State button on his Michigan basketball T-Shirt before an NCAA college basketball game between Michigan and Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The university is honoring the victims of the Michigan State University shooting that killed three and injured five Monday. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State University basketball members practice before an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) brings the ball up court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State forward Malik Hall passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) looks to pass as Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) and guard Dug McDaniel (0) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State forward Malik Hall dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) is defended by Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) is defended by Michigan guard Joey Baker (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) drives to the basket as Michigan forward Tarris Reed Jr. (32) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins (3) loses control of the ball next to Michigan guard Jett Howard (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan forward Will Tschetter (42) drives as Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard yells from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin (2) is defended by Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State guard Tyson Walker reaches in on Michigan forward Tarris Reed Jr. (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan forward Will Tschetter (42) and guard Jace Howard (25) react after a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) attempts a layup as Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan guard Kobe Bufkin attempts a layup as Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) and forward Joey Hauser (10) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan guard Dug McDaniel (0) drives as Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (10) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts after a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson warms up before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan guard Jett Howard warms up before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan showed its support for rival Michigan State with a poignant pregame ceremony before the Wolverines took an 84-72 win on Saturday night, the first game for the Spartan men since a shooting on the their campus that killed three students and wounded five others.

A long moment of silence was broken by the Michigan band playing the Spartans’ alma mater — “MSU Shadows” — while Crisler Arena was dimly lit with green and white lights from LED wristbands that were given to fans. A large “Spartan Strong” flag was held up in the student section.

The Wolverines, and their student section, wore maize shirts with “Michigan Basketball Stands with MSU” across the front.

Kobe Bufkin snapped a tie with a 3-pointer after he bobbled the ball as the shot clock was winding down with two minutes left and the Wolverines (15-12, 9-7 Big Ten) scored the last 12 points to split the season series.

Dug McDaniel led the Wolverines with 18 points, Bufkin scored 17, Hunter Dickinson 14 and Joey Baker and Jett Howard had 10 each. Howard left the game with an apparent leg injury early in the second half.

Joey Hauser scored 20 points, Malik Hall 14 and Tyson Walker 11 for the Spartans (16-10, 8-7)

Earlier in the day at East Lansing, a moment of silence was held before the women’s game against No. 8 Maryland. The victims and survivors were honored in pregame remarks.

Funerals were held earlier in the day for Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner while Arielle Anderson’s funeral is scheduled for next week. Of the five wounded students, four remained in critical condition with one in stable condition on Saturday.

Michigan State plays at home against Indiana on Tuesday.

Michigan goes to Rutgers for a Thursday game.

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