Michigan State-Minnesota Men's Basketball Start Time Changed to Noon ET
Dec. 31 game changed to avoid conflict with Minnesota's Insight Bowl football game
CHICAGO – The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network today announced that the start time for the Michigan State at Minnesota men's basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, has been changed to noon ET. The change was made in order to avoid a conflict with Minnesota's Insight Bowl football game at 5:30 PM ET, when the Gophers take on Kansas.
The Big Ten Network, the top destination for basketball fans this winter, will broadcast the game with Wayne Larrivee and Tim McCormick on the call.
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