导出博客文章EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Josh Langford was challenged by Tom Izzo to play better
at both ends of the court, and the freshman responded well enough to satisfy his
hard-to-please coach.Langford had a season-high 15 points and improved his play
defensively, helping Michigan State bounce back from a poor performance with a
77-57 win over Youngstown State on Tuesday night.The Spartans (6-4) were coming
off a four-point win over Oral Roberts in which Izzo lamented the play of
Langford publicly and privately.I knew I hadnt done a good job for Michigan
State, and my teammates, Langford said. This time, I didnt care about
scoring.Langford has gotten off to a slow start this season, scoring in single
digits in his first nine games, in part because of a hamstring injury that made
it look like he was laboring to run fluidly with his ailing left leg. Izzo said
Langford isnt in pain, but also is not in good condition because of how limited
he has been physically this season.Im trying to get him more shots, more playing
time and get him in better shape, Izzo said.The Penguins (5-5) were led by Matt
Donlan, who scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half, and Francisco
Santiago, who had eight of his 13 points after halftime. Youngstown State made
just 33 percent of its shots.We just dont have that third guy, Youngstown State
coach Jerry Slocum said.Both teams were without their leading scorers, both of
whom are from Flint, Michigan.Michigan States Miles Bridges missed a second
straight game with a sprained left ankle. Youngstown States Cameron Morse sat
out a third consecutive game with an injured right wrist.The Spartans led by
seven points at halftime before pulling away in the second half.BIG
PICTUREYoungstown State: The Penguins had enough energy to hang with Michigan
State in the first half with one tie and one lead change, but they didnt have
enough to keep it close without Morse. He is averaging 23.7 points.Hes a special
offensive player, Slocum said.Michigan State: Izzo didnt like how any of his
wings played in the previous game, and wasnt thrilled with any of them besides
Langford even though senior Eron Harris and sophomore Matt McQuaid also scored
in double figures. Harris had 13 points and McQuaid scored 11, but they were a
combined 10 of 26 overall and 4 of 15 on 3-point shots and didnt play well
enough at the other end for Izzo.When I got two freshmen playing better defense
than a sophomore and a senior, thats not too settling for me, Izzo said.IN THE
PAINTNick Ward had 13 points and eight rebounds a game after the freshman
forward scored a season-high 24 points and matched his best game on the boards
with 10 rebounds. Ward played 20 minutes, coming in and out of the game more
frequently than Izzo would like because hes not in good enough shape to play
more consistently.Nick has got to be able to play more than 3, 4 minutes in a
stretch, Izzo said.BRING THE BUZZWithout Miles, the Spartans are lacking a
playmaker that fires up the team and the crowd.He makes a lot of electric dunks,
McQuaid said. We have to find that energy he brings.PUT ME IN, COACHMatt Van Dyk
grabbed a career-high nine rebounds, more than doubling his previous high.Im
trying to figure out if that is good news or bad news, Izzo said. We put that
kid in a tough situation.The 6-foot-5, 220-pound former walk-on was needed in
the post because Ward was often too tired to play more and Kenny Goins fouled
out in just 15 minutes.UP NEXTYoungstown State: Plays at American on
Saturday.Michigan State: Hosts Tennessee Tech.---More AP college basketball:
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two touchdowns, and William & Mary scored 28 unanswered points in a 34-13
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