Today in East Lansing, four seniors took the floor for their final basketball game at the Breslin Center. Michigan State seniors Denzel Valentine, Bryn Forbes, Matt Costello and Colby Wollenman all enjoyed their postgame Senior Day festivities a little bit extra today as they were victorious over the Ohio State Buckeyes 91-76. The seniors led the way early as they scored or assisted on 24 of the team’s first 27 points. Matt Costello, who is just two blocks away from the school record, finished today with 15 points and 11 rebounds. After today’s performance Costello became the first player since Draymond Green to average a double-double in Big Ten play while wearing the green and white. Bryn Forbes started off the game only two of his first seven from the field, but he connected on two of his last three field goals and was five of six from the line. Forbes finished with 14 points, despite only making one three point field goal. Michigan State’s Bryn Forbes finished today with 14 points, including ten in the second half. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports Denzel Valentine solidified his position as a front runner for National Player of the Year again today when he finished with 27 points as he went 9 of 13 from the floor including 5 of 6 from three point range. Valentine has now had at least 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists in 14 consecutive games. Making his first career start for Michigan State on his Senior Day was forward Colby Wollenman. Despite his limited statistics today, Wollenman has been a consistent plug when called upon throughout his career here in East Lansing. Michigan State shot an incredible 67% from the floor today including 50% from three point land. Turning in strong shooting nights along with the three seniors were Marvin Clark Jr. and Gavin Schilling, each with eight points. …
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