Jan 28, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Marcus Bingham Jr. (30) protects the ball from Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Cliff Omoruyi (5) during the first half at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Tom Izzo had a decent recipe working for Michigan State basketball on the defensive end of the floor, but he fumbled Marcus Bingham Jr.’s minutes.
From the opening tip on Thursday night, Michigan State looked completely outmatched, out-toughed and outclassed. The Spartans fell behind 15-0 with a shaky performance from the starters and zero post presence on either side of the floor which allowed Rutgers to score in the paint at will.