Michigan State vs. Quinnipiac: Live score updates, highlights

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Michigan State vs. Quinnipiac: Live score updates, highlights

Cory Linsner, Spartans Wire · Spartans Wire

Mon, November 2, 2026 at 11:36 PM UTC ·

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After a three game exhibition season, the time has come for Michigan State basketball to begin the real deal, opening the 2026-27 regular season against the Quinnipiac Bobcats. The Spartans will be coming into the game as the No. 6 team in America, while Quinnipiac has upset on their mind.

With the expectations of the upcoming season, it is imperative that the Spartans get off on the right foot and set their season up well with a win over the Bobcats in front of the Breslin Center crowd.

The Spartans took care of their business, and earned a win in dominating fashion over the Bobcats, taking home a 37-point victory to open the season. A strong confidence boosting performance, see how the action unfolded in East Lansing:

Michigan State vs. Quinnipiac score

Teams	1H	2H	Score
Michigan State	52	44	96
Quinnipiac	24	35	59

Michigan State vs. Quinnipiac live updates, analysis

Refresh for the latest updates throughout this matchup between the Spartans and Bobcats:

Final: Michigan State 96, Quinnipiac 59

09:05 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

Michigan State dominates this game, starting the 2026-27 campaign with a 37-point victory. Five Spartans finish in double figures, while Anton Bonke and Jeremy Fears both finish with double-doubles.

2:02 2H: Michigan State 94, Quinnipiac 54

09:02 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

With the Spartans up 40, and just over two minutes to go in the game, the Spartans have brought in the walk-ons. A feel-good moment to open the year for MSU.

3:55 2H: Michigan State 90, Quinnipiac 52

08:59 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

As the final media timeout approaches, the Spartans are pushing the century mark, holding a 38 point lead and just being 10 points away from 100.

6:31 2H: Michigan State 82, Quinnipiac 48

08:49 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

In Tom Izzo fashion, despite being up 34, he calls timeout following a defensive breakdown to really get into his guys. There are always coaching moments, and Izzo always shows when they are there.

7:41 2H: Michigan State 79, Quinnipiac 46

08:45 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

Spartans have firm control of this matchup at the under eight timeout, with four in double figures, and a strong defensive output, MSU is dominating on all cylinders at this point. Look for Izzo to start going deeper into the bench.

8:34 2H: Michigan State 78, Quinnipiac 43

08:42 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

The lackluster start to the second half feels very distant, and the Spartans have exploded onto the scene in the middle eight of the second half. Kaleb Glenn has found his MSU breakout night, getting a monster block, while getting himself into double figures in the scoring column. Spartans by 35 as Quinnipiac calls timeout.

11:44 2H: Michigan State 67, Quinnipiac 40

08:33 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

A much better stretch from the Spartans has extended the lead once again. Defensive intensity has seen an uptick, while getting to the rim seems to be a point of emphasis for the Spartans right now.

15:22 2H: Michigan State 56, Quinnipiac 36

08:21 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

Michigan State's lead is down to 20 at the first media timeout of the half. Izzo is visibly upset, and will be getting on the team to lock back in.

16:05 2H: Michigan State 56, Quinnipiac 34

08:18 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

A hot start for Quinnipiac, paired with a poor offensive start from the Spartans, has the Bobcats with a slight advantage to open the second half, forcing Tom Izzo to call timeout. Michigan State is playing like they have a big lead, and this game is over. Izzo will need to reign this team in, and get them to lock in.

Second half is underway

08:09 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

The second half of action has begun, with both teams putting their starting lineups on the floor to begin the final 20 minutes of action.

Halftime: Michigan State 52, Quinnipiac 24

07:55 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

The Spartans were aiming to finish the first half strong, and boy did they ever. A 13-6 advantage to end the half has Michigan State up 28 into the halftime break. Spartans are shooting 54% from the field to go along with 40% from three-point land, while forcing Quinnipiac to shoot just 28%. Michigan State also has six steals and five blocks, to go with a 28-13 rebounding advantage in the first half.

3:43 1H: Michigan State 39, Quinnipiac 18

07:42 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

The lead stays at 21 as the final media timeout of the first half has come. Scoring dried up a touch for both teams in the last spurt, although notably for MSU, Ethan Taylor got his first point of his career. With that bucket, every Spartan that has played in the game has gotten a point in the contest.

Much to the enjoyment of the students inside the Breslin Center, a pair of missed free throws from the Bobcats have given this hometown crowd free chicken nuggets.

MSU will aim to end the half strong.

7:16 1H: Michigan State 35, Quinnipiac 14

07:32 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

The lead has ballooned to 21 for the Spartans, who are getting just about anything they want both offensively and defensively right now. Everyone is getting into the action now, as well, with 9-of-10 Spartans that have checked into the game being in the scoring column.

Michigan State will aim to finish the final seven and change of this half strong, increasing their already strong lead.

10:34 1H: Michigan State 26, Quinnipiac 12

07:23 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

With the second media timeout here, the second unit for the Spartans has broken this game open. Credit to true freshman Carlos Medlock Jr., who has nine points already in this contest, with a highlight alley-oop pass to Cam Ward. Michigan State controlling Quinnipiac by 14.

13:14 1H: Michigan State 18, Quinnipiac 6

07:18 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

Just over a minute after the first media break, the Spartans exploded on an 8-0 run to take a double-digit lead in this game. Credit three-pointers to Carlos Medlock and Kur Teng starting the run, before Carr added a beautiful turnaround jumper to add to it.

14:38 1H: Michigan State 10, Quinnipiac 6

07:14 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

The first media timeout is here, and the Spartans have an early lead to open this one. Some sloppy play early, with three turnovers already, has been overcome by decent defending and timely three-point shooting. Coach Izzo is already getting into his guys, aiming to clean the action up.

Also, it did not take long for the Fears to Coen Carr combination to connect, exploding the Breslin Center with their first alley-oop of the season:

The ball is tipped

07:07 PM ET, November 2 2026, Cory Linsner

Action inside of the Breslin Center is underway, with Michigan State winning the tip. After a turnover by Anton Bonke, and an empty possession, the Spartans got a stop before getting on the board first with a Jeremy Fears Jr. three-pointer.