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Michigan State wins 4th straight, hands Indiana 4th straight loss
By Ethan Stone
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January, February, Izzo, April.
Michigan State started March off on the right foot, downing Indiana 77-64 to collect its 4th straight win. In the process, the Spartans handed Indiana their 4th straight loss, a worrying trend as the end of the regular season approaches.
The Spartans are now 24-5 on the season and 12-4 in Big Ten play, and would be the 3-seed in the Big Ten tournament if it started today. Indiana, on the other hand, likely finds itself on the wrong side of the bubble with 2 Big Ten games to play. Indiana’s loss today is made worst by Ohio State’s stunning win over No. 8 Purdue earlier Sunday afternoon.
Indiana hung around early in this one, but it was all Spartans to end. Three players scored over 15 points for the Spartans, with Jaxon Kohler and Jeremy Fears leading the way at 21 apiece. Kur Teng had his best game as a Spartan, dropping 18 points with a 6-8 performance from the 3-point line.
Michigan State is very real Final Four contender and would be considered a 3 or 4 seed if the season ended today. The Spartans still have a chance to elevate their seed line with an upcoming matchup against rival Michigan, the No. 3 team in the country.
Indiana now has a 30% chance to reach the Round of 64, including a potential First Four matchup should the Hoosiers hear their name called on Selection Sunday as one of the last teams in. Here’s a look at the latest odds per Kalshi.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.