With the outcome already decided in the waning seconds and the shot clock winding down, Jeremy Fears hit a setback jumper at the top of the key.

The Michigan State guard headed back down court celebrating a new career high in scoring with 19 points to cap a 74-58 win against North Carolina in the championship game of the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Thursday.

Here are quick takeaways and observations for the Spartans heading into a December dip into Big Ten play:

– Although it’s still early in the season and teams are adjusting to new pieces, Tom Izzo has to be pleased with where his squad is at right now. Michigan State is 7-0 for the first time in a decade and already has a trio of victories over ranked opponents – at home against Arkansas and neutral-site wins against Kentucky and the T

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