IUFLA Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) When: Tuesday, February 21st 9:00 pm EST Where: Breslin Center, East Lansing, Michigan TV: ESPN Indiana visits East Lansing for a game with Tom Izzo's 16-10 (8-7, 8th in Big Ten) Spartans. This will be the first home game for MSU since the terrible shooting tragedy on February 13th. Hats of to the Spartan's opponents yesterday, state rival Michigan, for a tribute before the game in Ann Arbor. Michigan State is 3-3 in their last 6, winning at home against Iowa and Maryland, and on the road to Ohio State, while losing road contests to Purdue, Rutgers, and Michigan. Box Score of our 1/22 game in Bloomington We can expect the same staring 5 they employed in the first game...Sissoko, Hauser, Hoggard, Akins, and Walker. The real difference this time is that Malik Hall, who lit us up for 18 points when we took a 76-61 thumping at The Breslin Center last year is back from an ankle/foot injury. Hall, Pierre Brooks, and Freshman Jaxson Kohler see double digit minutes off the bench for Sparty. MSU is 11th in ORtg and 7th in DRtg in the Big 10. Last game, Trayce was Trayce, but we got huge contributions from Galloway and Bates, while JHS struggled and Race was still out. We'll need all 4 to play well in what promises to be an emotionally charged game for the Spartans. Go Hoosiers! Edited February 19, 2023 by IUFLA 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 32 minutes ago, IUFLA said: When: Tuesday, February 21st 9:00 pm EST Where: Breslin Center, East Lansing, Michigan TV: ESPN Indiana visits East Lansing for a game with Tom Izzo's 16-10 (8-7, 8th in Big Ten) Spartans. This will be the first home game for MSU since the terrible shooting tragedy on February 13th. Hats of to the Spartan's opponents yesterday, state rival Michigan, for a tribute before the game in Ann Arbor. Michigan State is 3-3 in their last 6, winning at home against Iowa and Maryland, and on the road to Ohio State, while losing road contests to Purdue, Rutgers, and Michigan. Box Score of our 1/22 ganme in Bloomington We can expect the same staring 5 they employed in the first game...Sissoko, Hauser, Hoggard, Akins, and Walker. The real difference this time is that Malik Hall, who lit us up for 18 points when we took a 76-61 thumping at The Breslin Center last year is back from an ankle/foot injury. Hall, Pierre Brooks, and Freshman Jaxson Kohler see double digit minutes off the bench for Sparty. MSU is 11th in ORtg and 7th in DRtg in the Big 10. Last game, Trayce was Trayce, but we got huge contributions from Galloway and Bates, while JHS struggled and Race was still out. We'll need all 4 to play well in what promises to be an emotionally charged game for the Spartans. Go Hoosiers! I felt like we really struggled finding anyone that could stay with Hauser last game. Who's going to step up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted February 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, NotIThatLives said: I felt like we really struggled finding anyone that could stay with Hauser last game. Who's going to step up? Race? I would imagine it would be him... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 21 minutes ago, NotIThatLives said: ...... Who's going to step up? Not sure how this helps us win a basketball game, but let's do some! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 24 minutes ago, NotIThatLives said: I felt like we really struggled finding anyone that could stay with Hauser last game. Who's going to step up? Malik guarded him well, oddly enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 I’ll dig up my depth report later, but it seems MSU has primarily playing 6-7 deep these last few games in quality minutes. Only had 6 players above 20 minutes+ against Michigan, some of the reserves only came in for a couple of minutes to give starters a breather 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Can we count on Bates for another 17? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Reacher said: Can we count on Bates for another 17? Would love to hear Izzo complain that they didn’t game plan for him to do that!😂 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 34 minutes ago, Drroogh said: Would love to hear Izzo complain that they didn’t game plan for him to do that!😂 The best was when Izzo was so clearly exasperated when Justin Smith went off. Can't say I blame him on that one. 😅 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 26 minutes ago, bluegrassIU said: The best was when Izzo was so clearly exasperated when Justin Smith went off. Can't say I blame him on that one. 😅 The only problem with that one was Justin hit all of them in the 1st. If I remember correctly MSU had the lead at the half and Justin didn’t hit another 3? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 3 hours ago, btownqb said: Malik guarded him well, oddly enough. He has grown a lot, fouls aside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Breslin is going to be jacked to have their first home game since their pause. MSU needs another good win and will be desperate. I hope we come ready from the tip for those factors. I hope I’m wrong, but it feels like one of those games where we are about to walk into a buzz saw. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: Breslin is going to be jacked to have their first home game since their pause. MSU needs another good win and will be desperate. I hope we come ready from the tip for those factors. I hope I’m wrong, but it feels like one of those games where we are about to walk into a buzz saw. I’m not really confident on these next 2 games 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier4Life53 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 40 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: I’m not really confident on these next 2 games When are we ever confident about games on the road? I know I’m not there yet. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 42 minutes ago, Hoosier4Life53 said: When are we ever confident about games on the road? I know I’m not there yet. Through the years I have been confident about quite a few road games. This is not one of them. I just hope we are in a position to win it come the end...but I would prefer a nice, comfy 20 point victory. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, rico said: Through the years I have been confident about quite a few road games. This is not one of them. I just hope we are in a position to win it come the end...but I would prefer a nice, comfy 20 point victory. What if lead by 25 most of the second half but the reserves let them cut into the lead the last 2 minutes and we only win by 12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Honestly, this could be a game that MSU feels too much pressure and we spank them. They have a lot of emotional factors. Akins is another guy playing with crazy confidence. Did anyone see him jam on Michigan's face? Holy moly. But yeah, bring the defense and be mentally tough. Make shots, limit the really really really really stupid turnovers (no names). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, Reacher said: What if lead by 25 most of the second half but the reserves let them cut into the lead the last 2 minutes and we only win by 12? I could settle for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, NotIThatLives said: Honestly, this could be a game that MSU feels too much pressure and we spank them. They have a lot of emotional factors. Akins is another guy playing with crazy confidence. Did anyone see him jam on Michigan's face? Holy moly. But yeah, bring the defense and be mentally tough. Make shots, limit the really really really really stupid turnovers (no names). Took a quick peak at MSU 247 and some are concerned about this game and I saw a few comments mentioning that some of their players should be on a MAC team. But, IU on the road is awkward questionable and we must bring our A-game on Tuesday. Seemed like MSU struggled quite a bit when Hoggard and Sissoko were off the floor. Strong feeling Izzo will double team TJD on Tuesday. MSU is desperate and they want this game badly, but like you said, seems like they are under pressure and could make some crucial mistakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted February 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, NotIThatLives said: Honestly, this could be a game that MSU feels too much pressure and we spank them. They have a lot of emotional factors. Akins is another guy playing with crazy confidence. Did anyone see him jam on Michigan's face? Holy moly. But yeah, bring the defense and be mentally tough. Make shots, limit the really really really really stupid turnovers (no names). Akins is definitely going to be a player... But I honestly believe that Izzo has exceeded his coaching shelf life... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Reacher said: Can we count on Bates for another 17? Points or TO's ?? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loviubb Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 2 hours ago, DWB said: Points or TO's ?? Do YOU like IU? The young MAN REPRESENTS IU!! He became a father at IU! HE is IU FAMILY!!! HE gives his all!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Unofficial Depth/injury report Michigan State is 10-2 at the Breslin Center went a close loss to Purdue last month and a December loss to Northwestern. They are currently 4-2 at home in B10 play. Starting off, 6’9 220 F Joey Hauser (Team’s leading scorer and primary 3-point threat), 6’9 240 C Mandy Sissoko (Lives underneath the basket, 2nd in team rebound and 1st in blocks), 6’4 210 G AJ Hoggard (Does a lot of things for MSU, he is their glue guy), 6’4 190 G Jaden Akins (Very underrated player, scoring has increased drastically, had 15 points in the first matchup) and 6’1 180 G Tyson Walker (Very efficient player, and averaging around 13.7 PPG). Over the last few games, a majority of the starters have been playing for about 32+ minutes in their games, especially the more quality games I have seen. They foul a lot too averaging around 17 fouls, and turns it over around 11 times per game. Seems like they give up around 6 steals a game, but does shoot 36.7% 3FG in Conference play. But when they click, it’s tough to beat them. They are desperate for this one. MSU primarily plays around 7-8 deep during games, especially in conference play. The main rotation players coming off the bench is now 6’8 220 F Malik Hall (9.0 PPG, was a starter, he has been dealing with ankle problems the entire season), 6’9 240 F/C Jaxon Kohler (3.4 ppg, had some early success against us), and 6’6 220 G Pierre Brooks (4.3 PPG, kept fouling in our game). 6’11 230 C Carson Cooper and 6’2 180 G Tre Holloman occasionally will come off the bench. Injury/out report None 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhoosier29 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 We’re the better team, but can we show up to play 40 on the road against a desperate team that is going to get the benefit of the home whistle? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 10 hours ago, loviubb said: Do YOU like IU? The young MAN REPRESENTS IU!! He became a father at IU! HE is IU FAMILY!!! HE gives his all!!! Tamar is a very nice young man. No qualms at all with him there. His play of late has been detrimental to us winning. Getting beat on defense (alot), making bad passes, he's just not focused, or so it seems. If he was scoring 10-12 pt s a game you could put up with that somewhat...perhaps. But for the last 3-4 games he's been subpar. My 2¢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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