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Michigan State Basketball: 3 keys to victory vs. Wisconsin in quarterfinals

By Nate Rhoades

Mar 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Gabe Brown (44) reacts to a made basket in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Gabe Brown (44) reacts to a made basket in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 10: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket during the second half in the game against the Maryland Terrapins during the Big Ten Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 10: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket during the second half in the game against the Maryland Terrapins during the Big Ten Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

2. Turnovers will be a deciding factor

Michigan State looked like they were getting their turnovers under control. They were averaging 11.5 turnovers in the last seven games of the regular season. Now they averaged 16 in the first game in the tournament, almost half of those came with only three minutes left in the game.

The Spartans need to get the turnovers under control. They have the capability to do so. They only turned the ball over nine times in the first 37 minutes of the game. Once the full-court press started, they fell apart and turned the ball over even times. This cannot happen against the Badgers.

If the Spartans can play a solid offensive game and only turn the ball over nine times in the first 35 minutes, they will have a great shot at beating Wisconsin. If they cannot and they start the game with a ton of turnovers, they will dig themselves a hole that they will not be able to climb out of.

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