Gallery: Best photos from MSU basketball’s win over Southern Indiana

Check out some of the best photos from MSU basketball’s victory over Southern Indiana on Thursday

Michigan State used smothering defense to knock off Southern Indiana on Thursday evening, 74-51, for its first victory of the year.

The Spartans held the Screaming Eagles to only 14 first-half points to build a 23-point advantage at the break, which they would never surrender in the blowout win. Michigan State was able to bounce back from Monday night’s shocking overtime loss against James Madison.

Michigan State is now 1-1 overall on the year and will head to Chicago next week for a big-time matchup against No. 2 Duke. That game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday night from the United Center and will be televised on ESPN.

Before moving ahead to Tuesday’s matchup against Duke, let’s take a look at some of the best photos from Michigan State’s victory over Southern Indiana:

MSU Basketball vs. Southern Indiana: Stream, broadcast info, prediction for Thursday

Check out all of the key game details for this matchup between the Spartans and Screaming Eagles

No one expected Michigan State to be entering this matchup looking for their first win of the season.

The Spartans will look to rebound from a shocking loss in their season-opener against James Madison on Monday evening. Michigan State trailed for most of the game before losing to the Dukes in overtime.

Southern Indiana is also 0-1 entering this matchup after losing their season-opener against Saint Louis.

Check out all of the key game details for this matchup between the Spartans and Screaming Eagles below: