![]() These are the highest averages by a Spartan since 1990-91 when Steve Smith averaged 37.8 mpg overall and 38.4 mpg in conference action. ![]() A Lot Of Minutes - Drew Neitzel ranks second in the Big Ten Conference in minutes played, both overall (35.5 mpg) and in league games (37.3 mpg). MSU's defense is also among the nation's best, ranking seventh in scoring defense (56.8 ppg), sixth in field-goal percentage defense (38.1%) and 31st in blocked shots (5.0 bpg), according to the most recent NCAA stats (Feb. The Spartans have held four opponents (Brown, The Citadel, Bradley and IPFW) below 30 percent shooting. ![]() Maryland shot a season-high 54.8 percent from the field, and is the only one of MSU's 25 opponents to shoot better than 47 percent from the field, as 17 opponents have shot below 40 percent and 19 below 42 percent. The Spartans lead the league in field-goal percentage defense (.381) and scoring defense (56.8 ppg), while ranking second in 3-point field-goal percentage defense (.308) and fourth in blocked shots (5.00 bpg). Spartan Defense Is Big Ten's Best - Michigan State ranks among the top defensive teams in the Big Ten. The Spartans are 14-1 at the Breslin Center this year and have won eight straight at home against UM.ġ. MSU and UM will play twice in the final six games of the conference season. Prior to beating Minnesota on Saturday night, the Wolverines had lost four straight games. The Spartans are looking to snap a four-game losing streak with three of the four losses coming on the road. ![]() Michigan State opens its first-ever stretch of four-straight Big Ten home games by hosting rival Michigan. Indiana) are asked to wear white as a show of uniform support for the Spartan basketball team. TV: ESPN - Dave Pasch (Play by Play), Steve Lavin (Color)įinal Four White-Out - With the Michigan State men's basketball team about ready to open its first ever four-game Big Ten homestand, the MSU Athletics Department is holding a "Final Four White-Out." All fans attending MSU's final four home games (Feb. Radio: Spartan Sports Network - Will Tieman (Play by Play), Gus Ganakas (Color). ![]()
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