MSU's Fears says he expects more from himself and the team after shaky OSU win

After No. 15 Michigan State's 66-60 win over Ohio State, Jeremy Fears Jr. said he and the team need to improve after a sluggish performance; MSU is 22-5 overall and 12-4 in Big Ten play.

Jeremy Fears Jr. was subdued after No. 15 Michigan State's 66-60 victory over Ohio State on Sunday. He answered questions fully but spoke in a quieter, more business-like tone and expressed frustration with how the game unfolded. Fears said the team needs to "find the why" behind recurring mistakes and play its best basketball as the season moves into March and postseason tournament time. The comments drew attention because Michigan State is positioning itself for postseason seeding and wants steadier performances ahead of the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments. Key details: - Michigan State beat Ohio State 66-60. - Fears had eight assists and four turnovers in the game, ending a four-game stretch in which he recorded 10 or more assists. - He entered Sunday averaging 9.3 assists and 2.1 turnovers per game. - The Spartans are 22-5 overall and 12-4 in Big Ten play and are positioned for a top-4 NCAA seed. Summary: Fears said the team must address early turnovers and improve its possessions as it moves toward postseason play. The Spartans remain in strong standing in the Big Ten and will continue their regular-season schedule ahead of conference and NCAA tournament play.