Michigan State Basketball: Report card for win over DePaul in PK80

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EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 19: Xavier Tilman #23 of the Michigan State Spartans grabs a rebound during the game against the Stony Brook Seawolves at Breslin Center on November 19, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

Rebounding: A-

For the second straight game since the Duke debacle, Michigan State completely out-matched an opponent on the board. The Spartans have been known as one of the top rebounding programs in college basketball for as long as Tom Izzo has been in town, and that won’t change any time soon.

Against Stony Brook, the Spartans reeled in 41 rebounds while holding the Seawolves to just 25. They were much more effective on the glass in the win on Sunday and carried that over to Thursday night’s game against DePaul.

The Spartans weren’t able to haul in more than 40 rebounds because of the massive amounts of free throw attempts by both sides. There were 44 total free throws attempted, essentially eliminating the need for a rebound, especially if the second was made.

Still, Michigan State flexed some muscle on the glass and notched 39 rebounds to just 24 from DePaul, including only seven offensive board. Conner George had five offensive rebounds on his own in just 16 minutes of play — the 6-foot-3 sophomore nearly matched DePaul for the whole game.

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