NCAAB · Final

Michigan State Dominates Detroit Mercy in Convincing Win

Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Breslin Center

Michigan State Spartans 84, Detroit Mercy Titans 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Detroit Mercy Titans vs Michigan State Spartans?

Michigan State Spartans beat Detroit Mercy Titans 84-56 at Breslin Center on November 21, 2025.

In a decisive matchup, the Michigan State Spartans triumphed over the Detroit Mercy Titans with a final score of 84-56 at the Breslin Center. This victory extends Michigan State's impressive home record to 6-1 and showcases their strong form, having won four consecutive games. The Spartans have demonstrated their scoring prowess, averaging 75.8 points per game while allowing just 66.5, a significant advantage that was evident throughout the contest.

Michigan State entered the game with a solid overall record of 5-0, bolstered by a recent streak that included victories against notable opponents such as the Kentucky Wildcats and the San José State Spartans. Their last five games have seen them average 77.0 points while allowing 67.6, indicating both offensive efficiency and defensive resilience. In contrast, Detroit Mercy has struggled significantly this season, holding a record of 1-5 and suffering from a two-game losing streak. The Titans have averaged 72.7 points per game but have been unable to contain their opponents, allowing an average of 82.6 points, which has contributed to their current form.

The Titans' away record remains concerning at 0-6, highlighting their difficulties in hostile environments. Their only victory came against Cleary University, a game in which they scored 92 points, but they have otherwise struggled to find their rhythm. The Titans' last five games reflect a record of 1-4, with an average of 75.6 points scored and a troubling 81.8 points allowed per game.

Historically, Michigan State has fared well against Detroit Mercy, and this game continued that trend. The Spartans' dominance was clear from the outset, as they quickly established a lead that they maintained throughout the game. The scoring plays in the second half highlighted Michigan State's offensive depth, with contributions from players such as Nick Sanders, who made a three-point jumper, and Divine Ugochukwu, who capped off the scoring with another three-pointer.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either side, allowing both teams to field their regular lineups. This factor likely played a role in Michigan State's ability to execute their game plan effectively.

The betting market had priced Michigan State as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong performance and the Titans' struggles. Conditions in the Breslin Center were favorable for the home team, contributing to their comfortable victory.

Viewers should have noted Michigan State's offensive strategies and defensive setups, which were instrumental in their comprehensive win. The Spartans' ability to score efficiently while limiting the Titans' opportunities was a key takeaway from this matchup.

Leaders

PointsJeremy Fears Jr.18Michigan State Spartans
AssistsJeremy Fears Jr.11Michigan State Spartans
ReboundsCam Ward8Michigan State Spartans
PointsOrlando Lovejoy14Detroit Mercy Titans
AssistsOrlando Lovejoy4Detroit Mercy Titans
ReboundsLegend Geeter6Detroit Mercy Titans

Recent form

Michigan State Spartans

Last 10: 9-1Streak W475.8 scored · 66.5 allowed per game6-1 at home

W83-66at Kentucky WildcatsNov 18
W79-60vs San José State SpartansNov 13
W69-66vs Arkansas RazorbacksNov 9
W80-69vs Colgate RaidersNov 4
L74-77vs Wisconsin BadgersMar 15
W74-64vs Oregon DucksMar 14
W79-62vs Michigan WolverinesMar 9
W91-84at Iowa HawkeyesMar 7
W71-62vs Wisconsin BadgersMar 2
W58-55at Maryland TerrapinsFeb 26

Detroit Mercy Titans

Last 10: 1-9Streak L272.7 scored · 82.6 allowed per game0-6 away

L62-72vs Eastern Michigan EaglesNov 19
L83-90at Toledo RocketsNov 15
W92-54vs Cleary University CougarsNov 12
L70-102at Notre Dame Fighting IrishNov 8
L71-91at UIC FlamesNov 4
L75-99at Northern Kentucky NorseMar 5
L67-89at Milwaukee PanthersMar 1
L71-76at Green Bay PhoenixFeb 28
L65-73vs Cleveland State VikingsFeb 22
L71-80vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsFeb 20

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Wright State	23-12	-	15-5
Robert Morris	22-11	2	13-7
Green Bay	18-15	3	12-8
Detroit Mercy	17-15	3	12-8
Oakland	16-16	3	12-8
Purdue Fort Wayne	17-15	4	11-9
Northern Kentucky	20-14	5	10-10
Youngstown State	15-17	7	8-12
Milwaukee	12-20	7	8-12
Cleveland State	11-22	9	6-14
IU Indianapolis	7-25	12	3-17
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Detroit Mercy Titans	Michigan State Spartans
Field goals	22-60	28-61
Field goal %	37	46
Three-pointers	5-20	8-27
Three-point %	25	30
Free throws	7-8	20-26
Free throw %	88	77
Rebounds	31	42
Offensive rebounds	11	16
Defensive rebounds	20	26
Assists	9	18
Steals	7	8
Blocks	2	5
Turnovers	15	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	18
Fast-break points	9	16
Points in the paint	24	34
Fouls	21	13
Largest lead	0	28

How the scoring went

2nd Half25-44Jeremy Fears Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trey Fort.
2nd Half27-44Orlando Lovejoy made Layup.
2nd Half27-46Carson Cooper made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half27-47Carson Cooper made Free Throw.
2nd Half29-47Orlando Lovejoy made Jumper.
2nd Half31-47Xavier Istomin-Monroe made Layup. Assisted by Ayden Carter.
2nd Half31-50Trey Fort made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half31-53Jaxon Kohler made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half31-55Carson Cooper made Dunk. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half32-55Orlando Lovejoy made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-55Orlando Lovejoy made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-55London Maiden made Jumper.
2nd Half35-57Jeremy Fears Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half35-58Carson Cooper made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-59Carson Cooper made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-59London Maiden made Jumper.
2nd Half38-59TJ Nadeau made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-59TJ Nadeau made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-60Jaxon Kohler made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-61Jaxon Kohler made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-64Jeremy Fears Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jaxon Kohler.
2nd Half39-66Coen Carr made Dunk. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half41-66TJ Nadeau made Jumper.
2nd Half41-68Jaxon Kohler made Dunk. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half44-68TJ Nadeau made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Orlando Lovejoy.
2nd Half46-68Ayden Carter made Dunk.
2nd Half46-70Carson Cooper made Dunk. Assisted by Jeremy Fears Jr..
2nd Half46-71Carson Cooper made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-71Ayden Carter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Orlando Lovejoy.
2nd Half51-71Nate Johnson made Jumper. Assisted by Ayden Carter.
2nd Half51-73Jaxon Kohler made Layup.
2nd Half51-75Jeremy Fears Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half52-75Nate Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-76Jordan Scott made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-77Jordan Scott made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-77Jared Lary made Jumper.
2nd Half54-78Jesse McCulloch made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-81Nick Sanders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cam Ward.
2nd Half56-81Nate Johnson made Jumper.
2nd Half56-84Divine Ugochukwu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Denham Wojcik.

Win probability

Above the line favours Michigan State Spartans, below favours Detroit Mercy Titans.