1952-53 Michigan State Spartans basketball — schedule and results
The 1952-53 Michigan State Spartans went 13-9 (11-7 in the Big Ten) under head coach Pete Newell. Simple Rating System: 10.53.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 22 games from this season: 9–3 at home, 4–6 on the road. The State Spartans scored 61.7 points per game and allowed 61.0 (+0.6 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 3 games, from Feb 21, 1953 to Feb 28, 1953. The most lopsided win was 80–63 over Kansas State Wildcats on Dec 20, 1952; the heaviest defeat was 64–47 at Minnesota Golden Gophers on Dec 30, 1952. The tightest finish was a 2-point win against Michigan Wolverines (66–64).
Among Michigan State Spartans' 120 recorded seasons, 1952-53's .591 winning percentage ranks 61st. Previous season: 1951-52 State Spartans (13–9). Next season: 1953-54 State Spartans (9–13).
Game-by-game results (22 games)
Game recaps
1953-01-03: Behind Stackhouse's 20 points, Michigan State Spartans pulled away from Ohio State Buckeyes 68–57. Ebert had 32 for Ohio State Buckeyes. Ferrari grabbed 17 rebounds.
1953-02-07: Ohio State Buckeyes handled Michigan State 73–62. Ebert led the winners with 20 points. Ferrari had 17 for Michigan State.
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