A big change in the latest AP rankings has Michigan State now on the outside looking in as the Spartans host 20th-ranked Wisconsin in a Big Ten Conference battle at the Breslin Center tonight.
No. 20 Wisconsin Vs. Michigan State: Spartans Come Back To Win 64-61 In Overtime
Wisconsin Vs. Michigan State Final Score: Spartans Come Back To Win In Overtime, 64-61
By the time the game ended, the shooting percentages evened out to 39.2% for both teams. The Spartans pulled ahead in the rebound race, finishing with 34 boards, 12 of which were offensive rebounds.
After the win, Coach Izzo said “Anybody got a question about our heart now? I’d say we showed some heart today.”
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Over the past year, the Badgers have gone 34-1 when leading or tied with 4 minutes left to play. They led tonight.
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Both teams are seeing minimal production from their bench players.
Read Article >Wisconsin Vs. Michigan St: Badgers Hold Spartans To Season-Low First Half, Lead 23-20
The fewest points that the Spartans had scored in a first half this season was 22 on December 31st versus Minnesota. Tonight’s 20 points marks a new low. One of their problems is the outside shot: Michigan State managed to make it the entire first half without a three-point basket. The Badgers, however, hit three of their eight.
Both teams slowed down on their turnovers, and the Spartans pulled ahead in rebounds, finishing the quarter with 16. The Badgers hold the lead, 23-20, at halftime,
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Both rosters have played 10 of their players already.
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