Michigan State basketball James Madison OT 79-76 stunned

Michigan State basketball suffers shocking loss to James Madison. Tom Izzo's team needs work and fire for season ahead.

The Michigan State basketball team had high hopes for the season, but their first game was a tough loss. The team struggled to keep up with James Madison and ended up losing 79-76 in overtime. This was a surprising result, as many predicted that Michigan State would be a top contender this year.

The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Tyson Walker playing brilliantly but ultimately not being able to pull off the win. Despite his impressive 35 points, the team struggled to find their rhythm and ended up shooting only 36.1% from the field, including a dismal 1-for-20 from 3-point range.

This loss was a tough blow for the Spartans, as it was their first-ever home-opening loss at Breslin Center. It was also their first home loss in November since 1986. The team now faces a quick turnaround as they prepare to host Southern Indiana on Thursday.

Coach Tom Izzo knows that his team has a lot of work to do in order to bounce back from this loss. The players will need to regroup and come back with a lot more fire in their next game. Despite the disappointing start, there is still hope for the Spartans to turn things around and make a strong showing in the rest of the season.