Michigan State University took an early 4-0 lead in the second period to secure a 4-1 victory over Ferris State, advancing to the GLI final against Michigan Tech. In a separate event, the MSU Spartans, extending their winning streak to four games, faced a formidable opponent in Indiana State University's men's basketball team. Indiana State, which has surpassed expectations this season, ranked 27 spots higher in NET than any incoming West Coast Big Ten member, took a three-point lead at Michigan State midway through the second half, with Isaiah Swope scoring 24 points. However, foul issues to key players Avila and Kent, coupled with the team running out of steam in the late going, saw Indiana State fall to Michigan State. The Spartans' victory streak includes a notable win over Baylor and the recent triumph over the Sycamores. Following the game, Michigan State's coach Tom Izzo and Indiana State's coach Josh Schertz shared a moment of mutual respect, with Izzo commending the Sycamores' effort.
Love this. Tom Izzo with an extended post-game chat with Indiana State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Josh Schertz. Looks like Izzo was telling Schertz that he was impressed by the Sycamores effort today vs. Michigan State. Hope Schertz said, “Let’s do this again…in Terre Haute.” https://t.co/GEhXc65QwS
Nice to see that conversation between Tom Izzo and Josh Schertz. Game respecting game and all that.
Proud of my Indiana State Sycamores Men’s Basketball Team today on national TV vs. Michigan State. Played hard, played tough. Foul issues to Avila and Kent hurt. Ran out of steam a bit in the late going. But a great effort. https://t.co/FdjjUvenJP
Michigan State has now won 4 straight after today’s victory over Indiana State. Started with blowout victory over Baylor, includes win tonight over a Sycamores team ranked 27 in NET. Sparty still dangerous - especially in Big Ten that is completely up for grabs after Purdue.
Michigan State is back. Spartans are playing really hard and figuring out identity. Impressive win against Indiana State. No one is going to want to see Sycamores in NCAA Tournament. Hard team to guard.
Fun Fact: Indiana State (27) is well over 30 spots higher in NET than any incoming West Coast #B1G member. A Sycamore program located in the heart of B1G country. ISU and Michigan St. are battling it out in a 1979 NCAAT rematch. The second half has been outstanding so far. #MVC
Indiana State takes a three-point lead at Michigan State midway through the second half. Isaiah Swope has 24 points for the Sycamores.
Man I hope Indiana State makes the NCAA Tournament. This team can absolutely ball offensively. Putting on a show in East Lansing.
Michigan State faces an Indiana State team on Saturday that it never would have scheduled had Izzo known the Sycamores would be this good this season. Here's a look inside the matchup, as well as how to watch and my prediction. https://t.co/k0a2qq1A5Y
MSU jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the second period en route to a 4-1 win over Ferris State and will face Michigan Tech in tomorrow's GLI final. https://t.co/vompdYMc26
Check out "This Conversation" Part 2 with Indiana State University Men's Basketball Coach Josh Schertz https://t.co/fqBZylHqlp @CoachSchertzISU @IndStAthletics @IndStBasketball @MVCsports @ValleyHoops @hoops_mvc