Michigan State is one step closer to getting back in action.
The Spartans went through a standard team practice on Monday, the first workouts that weren’t limited to small groups and individuals since a small COVID-19 outbreak began just more than two weeks ago. The last time the Spartans held a team practice was Jan. 13.
Barring any setbacks in testing, it means Michigan State (8-4, 2-4 Big Ten) is likely to return to game action on Thursday when it is scheduled to play at Rutgers.
Michigan State hasn’t played since a Jan. 8 loss at home to Purdue.