Halftime Report
Fortunes may be turning around for Michigan after losing three in a row. After one quarter, neither squad has the contest in the bag, but Michigan leads 35-33 over the Spartans.
If Michigan keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 8-13 in no time. On the other hand, Michigan State will have to make due with a 12-9 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Michigan Wolverines @ Michigan State Spartans
Current Records: Michigan 7-13, Michigan State 12-8
How To Watch
What to Know
We’ve got another exciting Big Ten matchup on schedule as the Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan State Spartans are set to tip at 9:00 p.m. ET on January 30th at Breslin Center. Coming off a loss in a game Michigan was expected to win, they now face the more daunting task of proving themselves against unfavorable odds.
Michigan’s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. They fell 88-78 to the Hawkeyes. The oddsmakers set the bar high with a 162-point over/under, but they still managed to beat it.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from Dug McDaniel, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds and five assists. Nimari Burnett was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with five assists.
Meanwhile, Michigan State unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They lost to the Badgers on the road by a decisive 81-66 margin.
Despite the loss, Michigan State got a solid performance out of A.J. Hoggard, who scored 19 points. Hoggard continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he’s played.
The Wolverines have been struggling recently, as they’ve lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. As for the Spartans, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-8.
Fans should be in for an exciting game on Tuesday as both teams are among the highest scoring teams in the league right now. Michigan hasn’t had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 78.6 points per game. However, it’s not like Michigan State struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 75.7 points per game. With both teams so easily able to put up points, the only question left is who can run the score…
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