The Spartans weren't perfect, but they rolled to a blowout win over Minnesota to match the best start to a season since 2018-19.

No. 7 Michigan State clamped down defensively while rolling to a 73-51 victory against Minnesota on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center to extend its winning streak to 13. This is the first time in Tom Izzo’s 30 seasons coaching the Spartans they went undefeated in both December and January.

Tre Holloman scored all 12 of his points in the first half, Jaden Akins had 10 of his 12 after halftime and No. 7 Michigan State routed Minnesota 73-51 on Tuesday night.

EAST LANSING – Michigan State’s winning streak has reached a baker’s dozen. The No. 7 Spartans (18-2, 9-0 Big Ten) led wire-to-wire in a 73-51 victory against Minnesota (11-10, 3-7) on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center for their 13th straight win. Here are notable quotes from coach Tom Izzo and players after the game:

Michigan State basketball is on a roll. Even though the Spartans haven’t quite gotten into what is considered to be the ‘tough’ part of their conference schedule, MSU has been able to handle business in impressive fashion to open up Big Ten play,

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - No. 7 Michigan State men’s basketball dominated Minnesota 73-51 on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center. MSU improved to 9-0 in conference play and stretched the win streak to 13 games.

The Gophers had 11 turnovers in the first half Tuesday, and the Spartans took advantage with a 11-0 lead in fast-break points. Minnesota had only one turnover in the second half, but the Spartans were still able to get out and run with 17-3 advantage in transition points.

Jaden Akins and Xavier Booker added 10 points each for Michigan State (18-2, 9-0), which won its 13th consecutive game. Carson Cooper scored nine points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Jaxon Kohler finished with eight points and seven boards.

Michigan State men’s basketball built a 20-point first half lead and went on to defeat Minnesota 73-51 on Tuesday night to run its winning streak to 13