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Michigan State's Crushing Defeat and Magic Johnson's Triumph

Michigan State's Crushing Defeat and Magic Johnson's Triumph

Author: Aaron Meyer December 4, 2024 Duration: 10:15
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Send us Fan Mail This podcast episode will discuss the Michigan State Spartans' shocking loss to the Northwestern Wildcats in 1979. The Spartans, a strong team led by Magic Johnson, were expected to easily defeat the struggling Wildcats. However, the Spartans played poorly, shooting a season-low 32.8 percent from the field. They were unable to overcome Northwestern's zone defense and reliance on jump shots. The Wildcats, energized by the home crowd, dominated the second half, leading by as ma...

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