{"id":22434,"date":"2025-11-10T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/?p=22434"},"modified":"2025-11-10T12:57:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T17:57:55","slug":"michigan-state-basketball-gallery-from-69-66-win-over-arkansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/?p=22434","title":{"rendered":"Michigan State basketball: Gallery from 69-66 win over Arkansas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, Michigan State basketball emerged victorious over No. 14 Arkansas, 69-66. The Spartans survived their premier home opponent of the November slate, improving coach Tom Izzo&#8217;s home record in November to an eye-popping 84-1. In a night with talented Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. returning to Michigan, Spartan Cam Ward stole the show.<\/p>\n<p>We here at Spartan Shadows were able to have photographer Nolan Gerou on hand to capture some of the magic, and here are some of his best shots from the game. For more of his work, drop a follow on his socials, @nolangerouphotography on Instagram.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22449\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22449\" class=\"wp-image-22449 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0101-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0101-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0101-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0101-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0101-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0101-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0101-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cam Ward warms up for Michigan State basketball.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22435\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22435\" class=\"wp-image-22435 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_8182-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball, Divine Ugochukwu\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_8182-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_8182-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_8182-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_8182-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_8182-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Divine Ugochukwu looks to make a pass during Michigan State basketball&#8217;s win over Arkansas.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22436\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22436\" class=\"wp-image-22436 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_7816-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Jeremy Fears Jr., Michigan State basketball\" width=\"740\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_7816-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_7816-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_7816-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_7816-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_7816-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeremy Fears Jr. gets the crowd going during the Spartan&#8217;s victory.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22437\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22437\" class=\"wp-image-22437 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5669-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball, Coen Carr\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5669-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5669-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5669-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5669-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5669-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5669-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coen Carr prepares to shoot during warmups.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22438\" style=\"width: 691px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22438\" class=\"wp-image-22438 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5637-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball, Coen Carr\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5637-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5637-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5637-768x1154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5637-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5637-1363x2048.jpg 1363w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_5637-scaled.jpg 1703w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coen Carr takes a break during warmups.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22439\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22439\" class=\"wp-image-22439 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0683-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball, Jordan Scott\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0683-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0683-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0683-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0683-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0683-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jordan Scott (6) shoots a free throw during Michigan State basketball&#8217;s win over Arkansas.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22440\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22440\" class=\"wp-image-22440 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0649-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"John Calipari\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0649-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0649-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0649-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0649-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0649-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arkansas coach John Calipari talks during Michigan State basketball&#8217;s 69-66 win over the Razorbacks.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22441\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22441\" class=\"wp-image-22441 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0570-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jeremy Fears Jr., Michigan State basketball\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0570-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0570-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0570-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0570-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0570-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeremy Fears Jr. raises his arms against Arkansas<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22442\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22442\" class=\"wp-image-22442 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0435-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0435-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0435-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0435-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0435-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0435-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sparty wears a Michigan State basketball jersey.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22443\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22443\" class=\"wp-image-22443 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0361-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0361-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0361-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0361-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0361-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0361-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cam Ward slams the dunk home during Michigan State basketball&#8217;s win.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22444\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22444\" class=\"wp-image-22444 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0376-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball. Carson Cooper\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0376-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0376-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0376-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0376-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0376-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carson Cooper shots the ball.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22445\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22445\" class=\"wp-image-22445 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0261-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Darius Acuff Jr\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0261-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0261-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0261-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0261-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0261-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Darius Acuff Jr. holds the ball.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22446\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22446\" class=\"wp-image-22446 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0216-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0216-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0216-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0216-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0216-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0216-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeremy Fears Jr. makes a face walking down the court.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22447\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22447\" class=\"wp-image-22447 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0110-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0110-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0110-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0110-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0110-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0110-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0110-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeremy Fears Jr. begins warmups.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22448\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22448\" class=\"wp-image-22448 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0023-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball. Carson Cooper\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0023-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0023-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0023-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0023-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0023-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carson Cooper jumps up for a dunk.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22451\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22451\" class=\"wp-image-22451 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_6516-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball\" width=\"740\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_6516-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_6516-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_6516-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_6516-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_6516-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jaxon Kohler guards a shot for Michigan State basketball.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_22450\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22450\" class=\"wp-image-22450 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0583-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Michigan State basketball,. Carson Cooper\" width=\"740\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0583-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0583-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0583-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0583-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_0583-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carson Cooper boxes out on a Arkansas opportunity.<br \/>Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, Michigan State basketball emerged victorious over No. 14 Arkansas, 69-66. The Spartans survived their premier home opponent of the November slate, improving coach Tom Izzo&#8217;s home record in November to an eye-popping 84-1. In a night with talented Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. returning to Michigan, Spartan Cam Ward stole the show. We [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":22436,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[187],"tags":[59,190,189,504],"class_list":["post-22434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-basketball","tag-featured","tag-michigan-state-basketball","tag-michigan-state-spartans","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=22434"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22434\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/22436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=22434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=22434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=22434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}