EAST LANSING – Michigan State freshman Javon Bess made his long-awaited debut just when the Spartans needed something tonight, and whether he had much to do with it or not, MSU responded with seven quick points to open up a 50-31 lead on Eastern Michigan.

The problem was the vacancy that gave Bess a chance to see the floor. Moments before he entered, MSU senior Branden Dawson went down hard on a dunk attempt, bracing the hit to his tailbone with his left wrist. - Read more at Freep.com