Michigan State Basketball travels to the Crisler Center for another game against the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan State is 16-7 overall and 8-4 in Big Ten play. Michigan, on the other hand, is 13-9 overall and 4-7 in Big Ten Conference play.
Here are three things to watch in this game:
1. Michigan In A Slump
Michigan is 2-5 in their last seven games. This includes losses to Minnesota, Iowa, Penn State, Ohio State, and Illinois. The Wolverines started the season hot but have simmered as of late. Nonetheless, Michigan State cannot approach this game in a lackadaisical manner. Away games have been a problem for the Spartans and Crisler Center will be rocking. Michigan might have a bounce-back game against the Spartans. Keep an eye on the moment in this game.
2. Isaiah Livers Injury Status
Wolverine Forward Isaiah Livers missed the last game against MSU with a groin injury. Livers returned against Illinois on Jan. 25 but left the game with an injury. He is listed as day-to-day and his status is up in the air. Isaiah Livers stretches the floor with accurate three-point shooting and is rather vital to the Wolverines. His absence certainly contributes to Michigan’s recent losing streak.
3. Offensive Spark
Cassius Winston led MSU in scoring in the past five games, tallying up a total of 101 points. The other starting four Spartans have contributed 165 total points during this five-game stretch. Michigan State features a roster of impressively talented players. I believe these players will find their rhythm over the next few weeks. Let’s see how the Spartan’s offense responds in a ruckus away game environment.
The Spartans and Wolverines face off at 12 P.M. this Saturday on Fox. Tune-in and stick with us on SpartansWire for more coverage of this rivalry game.
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