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Barrage of 3 pointers help Spartans sink Kentucky in Champions Classic

Michigan State's Kur Teng (2) and Carson Cooper defeend Kentucky's Brandon Garrison (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Michigan State's Kur Teng (2) and Carson Cooper defeend Kentucky's Brandon Garrison (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)



Kur Teng hit three of Michigan State’s season-high 11 3-pointers on the way to scoring a career-best 15 points, and the 17th-ranked Spartans remained undefeated by beating No. 12 Kentucky 83-66 at Madison Square Garden in the annual Champions Classic.

The Wildcats (3-2) started fast and led 5-0 very early before going ice cold from the field. They were 8 of 29, including 4 of 15 from 3-point range, in the first half on the way to a second loss in three games.

Otega Oweh led Kentucky with 12 points, while Denzel Aberdeen, Collin Chandler and New York native Mouhamed Dioubate scored 10 apiece.

Kentucky point guard Jaland Lowe missed his fifth consecutive game to open the season. He’s out indefinitely after dislocating his right shoulder in an intrasquad scrimmage last month.

Up next:

Kentucky host Loyola Maryland on Friday night.

Full game summary from UK Athletics:

https://ukathletics.com/news/2025/11/18/no-12-kentucky-falls-to-no-17-michigan-state/