Sadly, Michigan State will not be playing on Friday after a lackluster performance in their Big Ten Tournament opener on Thursday. The Spartans fell to Maryland, 68-57, in their lone Big Ten Tournament game and will now have to wait until Selection Sunday to know if they’re dancing or not.
Current reports from Andy Katz and Joe Lunardi suggest the Spartans are safely into the field, but a win on Thursday would have really secured their spot.
With the Spartans not playing any more games this weekend, let’s take a look at a handful of important games that could either support or hurt Michigan State’s chances of making the NCAA Tournament.