Michigan State flexed its muscle on the defensive end of the court, showing why they are ranked so highly on that end of the court. The Spartans held the Buckeyes to just 41 points on their home floor en route to a 21-point quad one win road victory.
After a slow start from both teams, the Spartans held a 14-11 lead with 7:21 remaining in the first half. This is when MSU would break the game open, ending the half on a 13-3 run to gain a 27-14 halftime lead.
