Michigan State Still Rolling With Win Over Penn St.

Michigan State has been on fire lately, and they’re starting to catch the attention of the national media. Likewise, they’ve grabbed the attention of yours truly, the Final Four Blog. Last night the Spartans took Penn State on the road and came out on top, winning 78-73, notching their tenth straight victory. Their run of ten wins has included games versus some pretty decent teams, including Texas, Minnesota, Ohio State, Kansas, and now the Nittany Lions of Penn State. Not bad at all. In terms of overall efficiency at Kenpom.com’s stats ratings, Michigan State is ranked No. 24 in the nation with a 14-2 overall record.

Michigan has a few very good stats going for them, most of which are on offense. The Spartans have the 16th best offensive efficiency rating in the country at 116.0. They rebound on offense with some of the best teams in the country, and they are extremely efficient from beyond the free throw line. Their weakness is defense, especially around the perimeter. They can’t generate steals, and they are sometimes prone to sending teams to the line. Other than those things, Michigan State is looking like a contender to make the Final Four. Keep your eyes on the Spartans.
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