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Jaden Akins makes senior statement in season opening Michigan State win over Monmouth

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Michigan State senior Jaden Akins put his team on his back after Monmouth pulled within two possessions. That is what Tom Izzo was hoping to see from his veteran guard who matched a career high in scoring with 23 points in an 81-57 win.

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