Jan 5, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Aaron Henry (0) gets defended by Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Montez Mathis (10) during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Michigan State basketball needed to piece together a winning streak in the worst way and it did just that with a huge win over Rutgers.
In a game Michigan State needed to win in order to make a statement in the Big Ten race, the Spartans played tough defense en route to a 68-45 blowout of No.