Michigan State Spartans Catch Fire from 3-Point Range

Wearing Jase Richardson's shoes, MSU hits a season-high 14 threes against UCLA

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Michigan State Spartans had a breakout shooting performance against UCLA, hitting a season-high 14 three-pointers. The team was wearing the shoes of former Spartan sharpshooter Jase Richardson, who is no longer on the roster, leading to a quip from a player that they "maybe need to wear them every game."

Why it matters

Michigan State has struggled with its outside shooting so far this season, so this performance represents a significant turnaround that could provide a boost of confidence and momentum for the team moving forward.

The details

The Spartans hit 14 of 29 three-point attempts (48.3%) against UCLA, a marked improvement from their season average of just 32.5% from deep. The team attributed their hot shooting to wearing the shoes of former star Jase Richardson, who is no longer on the roster.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Jase Richardson

A former sharpshooter for the Michigan State Spartans who is no longer on the roster.

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What they’re saying

“Maybe we need to wear them every game.”

— Michigan State player

The takeaway

This game showcases the potential of the Michigan State Spartans when their outside shooting is on point, and suggests that finding ways to recreate the success they had while wearing Jase Richardson's shoes could be key to unlocking their full offensive potential this season.