Michigan State Basketball travels to the Pinnacle Bank Arena for a game against Nebraska this Thursday. The Spartans are currently 17-9 overall and 9-6 in Big Ten Conference games. Nebraska, on the other hand, is 7-18 overall and 2-12 in Big Ten Conference games.
Here are three things to watch in this game:
1. Nebraska’s Losing Streak
Nebraska has lost ten straight games against Big Ten opponents. This includes losses against Ohio State, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Penn State, and two losses against Wisconsin. Furthermore, Nebraska loses to opponents by an average of 10.8 points. Michigan State can take advantage of this losing streak and add another loss to the Cornhusker’s resume. At the same time, this is a recipe for a big-time upset.
2. Michigan State’s Composure
Michigan State just suffered a really difficult loss at home to the Maryland Terpins. The Spartans battled back from a 15 point deficit only to eventually lose anyway. To make matter worse, Maryland Guard Anthony Cowan Jr. sauced up MSU’s defense. The Spartans must respond with a strong statement game after this poor performance. Watch for their composure and discipline in this game.
3. MSU’s Starting Lineup
Malik Hall got the start over Marcus Bingham Jr. against Maryland but that did not go very well. Not even Bingham got a lot of playing time vs. the Terpins. Instead, Kithier ate up plenty of minutes. Who knows what the starting lineup will look like against Nebraska. Keep an eye out on any changes before tip-off this Thursday.
The Spartans and the Cornhuskers play at 8:30 P.M. The game broadcasts live on FS1. Stay with us here on SpartansWire for more coverage of this game and Michigan State Basketball.
