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Michigan State basketball: 4 keys to victory vs. USC

By Scott Tolonen

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates winning the the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates winning the the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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This is it. March Madness. The postseason. January, February, Izzo.

While the last few years have been painful for our beloved Spartans, I think we can all agree that this region is winnable. Michigan State basketball avoided every team we wanted it to avoid. Arizona, Kansas, Houston as well as lower seeded West Virginia, Oral Roberts and Utah State.

Before we get ahead of ourselves, here are the keys to seeing a Sunday game this week.

1. Score more points than the other team

Here’s an eye-opening stat: Tom Izzo teams are 53-0 when scoring more points than the other team. When they don’t score more points? 0-23.

I think it’s safe to say for Michigan State to beat USC, it’s going to have to put the ball through the hoop more times the Trojans. Shocking, I know.

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