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Michigan State Basketball: 3 takeaways from huge win at No. 8 Wisconsin

By Connor Muldowney

MADISON, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 21: Max Christie #5 of the Michigan State Spartans calls out instruction during the first half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on January 21, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 21: Max Christie #5 of the Michigan State Spartans calls out instruction during the first half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on January 21, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) /
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Jan 21, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Johnny Davis (1) works for a loose ball as Michigan State Spartans guard Max Christie (5) defends during the first half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Johnny Davis (1) works for a loose ball as Michigan State Spartans guard Max Christie (5) defends during the first half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Michigan State corrected some mistakes

Coming into this game, Michigan State was making a habit out of surrendering offensive rebounds and second-chance points and that led to a tough loss against Northwestern in East Lansing.

On top of that, the Spartans were turning the ball over at a high rate.

Against Wisconsin, it looked like those trends were continuing early on. Michigan State turned the ball over four times in the first five minutes and eight times in the first 10-15 minutes. Things were looking bleak for the Spartans. They bounced back and turned it over just five more times the rest of the game, finishing with 13 total.

On top of that, Michigan State held Wisconsin to just seven offensive rebounds and won the battle overall 41-22. That’s exactly what the Spartans needed after three straight poor rebounding performances.

The Spartans corrected some issues this week ahead of the Wisconsin game and that’s a refreshing sign for the Big Ten title run. These mistakes were correctable.

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