He found it in Jaxon Kohler and the rest of Michigan State basketball’s backups. The junior big came off the bench for career highs with 20 points and 13 rebounds Thursday night as the Spartans pulled away from Niagara, 96-60, at Breslin Center.

Michigan State basketball will roll with a familiar group to start in Thursday night's home non-conference matchup against Niagara. Here are the starters for the Spartans: G Jeremy Fears Jr. G Jaden A

Michigan State basketball was able to weather was first half hot shooting from Niagara to handle business on Thursday night and pick up their second win of the season. Ultimately, the Spartans blew Niagara out 96 – 60 in the Breslin Center behind a career-best performance from Jaxon Kohler.

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Niagara-Michigan State prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Niagara-Michigan State. The Michigan State Spartans know that with Zach Edey no longer at Purdue,