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Michigan State Basketball: 3 pros and cons of the Ohio State loss

By Scott Tolonen

Mar 10, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) looks to pass the ball against Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker (2) looks to pass the ball against Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 28, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) looks up for a call during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) looks up for a call during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: They got their bad shooting out before the NCAA Tournament

I would much rather the Spartans have a bad day early in March rather than later. It’s the age-old golf joke that you get all your bad swings out on the range.

Also, the Spartans have never gone back-to-back games under 60 points this year, only failing to get to 60 one other time this year at Notre Dame (they were coming off a classic Tom Izzo early schedule gauntlet and no Malik Hall).

After their sub-par offensive performance against Rutgers at MSG, the Spartans shot over 40 percent on 3-point shots in their next two games.

I firmly believe Izzo will get this team ready to shoot lights out next week.

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