Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan State Spartans
· NCAA Men's Basketball
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No. 9 Michigan State bounces back and routs Indiana 85-57
The Spartans (17-3, 5-2 Big Ten) had a confidence-boosting performance after going from a top-ranked team to a reeling one. They were slumping after a 16-point loss at Ohio State, an overtime win over Rutgers and an 82-72 setback to Michigan at home.
The Hoosiers (11-8, 4-3) lost for the first time in four games, falling into a fourth-place tie with the Wolverines and Nebraska.
Michigan State took control with an 18-0 run midway through the first half, led by as much as 23 and was ahead 42-23 at halftime. The Spartans stayed ahead by a comfortable margin in the second half by spreading the ball around and making it tough for the Hoosiers to make shots.
Cassius Winston had 10 points, eight assists and only one turnover, while Jaren Jackson had 10 points, six rebounds, three blocks and three assists for the Spartans.
Indiana's Robert Johnson had 21 points and the rest of his teammates struggled offensively. Josh Newkirk scored 14, but missed 12 of 17 shots and the Hoosiers were held to 34 percent shooting.
FAMOUS FAN
Alex Rodriguez, who was in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show, attended the game. He went to Michigan State's shootaround earlier in the day and wore an "Izzone" T-shirt while standing in the student section behind coach Tom Izzo, his staff and players.
"I've always been a big fan of Izzo," Rodriguez said.
BIG PICTURE
Indiana: The Hoosiers had a hard time competing without Juwan Morgan playing as he has lately. One of the Big Ten's leaders in scoring, rebounding, steals and shooting before the game started was limited to two points on 1-of-5 shooting, three rebounds and one steal.
Michigan State: The Spartans desperately needed to get their swagger back and they did, suddenly looking like the team that was ranked No. 1 two weeks ago.
UP NEXT
Indiana: hosts Maryland on Monday.
Michigan State: vs. Illinois on Monday.
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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 57 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:24 | Robert Johnson made Free Throw. | 57 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:24 | Robert Johnson made Free Throw. | 56 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:24 | Foul on Ben Carter. | 55 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:32 | Robert Johnson Defensive Rebound. | 55 - 85 |
Statistics
 IU |
 MSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 20-59 | FG | 32-59 |
| 34 | Field Goal % | 54 |
| 8-26 | 3PT | 10-20 |
| 31 | Three Point % | 50 |
| 9-14 | FT | 11-17 |
| 64 | Free Throw % | 65 |
| 27 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 12 |
| 19 | Defensive Rebounds | 33 |
| 9 | Assists | 23 |
| 4 | Steals | 2 |
| 2 | Blocks | 7 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Points Off Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 18 | Fouls | 14 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 32 |
Game Information
Location: East Lansing, MI
Attendance: 14,797 | Capacity:
2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 19-1 | - | 37-3 |
| Nebraska | 15-5 | 4 | 28-7 |
| Michigan State | 15-5 | 4 | 27-8 |
| Illinois | 15-5 | 4 | 28-9 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | 5 | 24-11 |
| Purdue | 13-7 | 6 | 30-9 |
| UCLA | 13-7 | 6 | 24-12 |
| Ohio State | 12-8 | 7 | 21-13 |
| Iowa | 10-10 | 9 | 24-13 |
| Indiana | 9-11 | 10 | 18-14 |
| Minnesota | 8-12 | 11 | 15-18 |
| USC | 7-13 | 12 | 18-14 |
| Washington | 7-13 | 12 | 16-17 |
| Rutgers | 6-14 | 13 | 14-20 |
| Northwestern | 5-15 | 14 | 15-19 |
| Oregon | 5-15 | 14 | 12-20 |
| Maryland | 4-16 | 15 | 12-21 |
| Penn State | 3-17 | 16 | 12-20 |