2005-06 Michigan State Spartans basketball — schedule and results
The 2005-06 Michigan State Spartans went 22-12 (8-8 in the Big Ten) under head coach Tom Izzo. The team peaked at #4 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 12.24.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 34 games from this season: 12–2 at home, 3–7 on the road, and 7–3 on neutral courts. The State Spartans scored 74.1 points per game and allowed 68.6 (+5.5 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 11 games, from Nov 23, 2005 to Dec 31, 2005. The most lopsided win was 85–55 over Iowa Hawkeyes on Jan 21, 2006; the heaviest defeat was 84–62 at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors on Nov 19, 2005. The tightest finish was a 2-point win against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (88–86). 3 games went to overtime.
Among Michigan State Spartans' 120 recorded seasons, 2005-06's .647 winning percentage ranks 49th. Previous season: 2004-05 State Spartans (26–7). Next season: 2006-07 State Spartans (23–12).
Game-by-game results (34 games)
Game recaps
2005-11-22: Gonzaga Bulldogs survived Michigan State Spartans 109–106 as Morrison, Adam scored a team-high 43. AGER, Maurice had 36 for Michigan State Spartans.
2006-01-05: Illinois Fighting Illini handled Michigan State 60–50. Brown, Dee led the winners with 34 points. Brown, Shannon had 17 for Michigan State.
2006-02-18: Michigan State handled Michigan Wolverines 90–71. Brown, Shannon led the winners with 26 points. Horton, Daniel had 19 for Michigan Wolverines.
2006-03-04: Behind Brown, Dee's 20 points, Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Michigan State 75–68. Davis, Paul had 21 for Michigan State.
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