MADISON, Wis. – That should be the new standard for Michigan State. The new expectation for defensive hustle and grit and for intensity on the glass.
The Spartans won this game, 86-74, at Wisconsin for several reasons. Two reasons they should be about to count on: Rebounding and defense. You know, the two attributes that’ve brought them so many Big Ten championships and Final Fours over the last 25 years. Two attributes that travel to any gym in the country.
There’s no excuse for anything less the rest of the way. MSU might not shoot 53% every night.