EAST LANSING – Coming off its first ranked win of the season and with a top-10 opponent next, Michigan State remained unbeaten.

No. 17 MSU (3-0) led by 23 points at halftime before holding off a rally for a 79-60 win against San Jose State (0-3) on Thursday night at the Breslin Center.

Here are notable quotes from coach Tom Izzo and players following the victory:

Izzo on how MSU followed up a 69-66 win against then-No. 14 Arkansas last week: “I really was looking forward to seeing how my team would respond with a little bit of success and let’s get this straight because I get sick of people acting like we’ve accomplished something because we win a game against a good team. Big deal.”

Jaxon Kohler on SJSU pulling within 10 points after being doubled up 46-23 at the half: “I feel lik

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