Columbus, Ohio — Ohio State proved on Sunday it’s not as bad as its record.
Michigan State responded by showing its young roster still has a long way to go in figuring out how to build any sort of momentum.
Coming off one of its best defensive efforts of the season just a few days ago in a win over Minnesota, Michigan State struggled to contain Ohio State as the Buckeyes hit big shot after big shot to beat the Spartans, 72-67, at Value City Arena.
“I thought our step-ups were atrocious,” Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said of his team’s ball-screen defense.