Michigan State has now lost four of their last five games after their offense sputtered against No.16 Indiana in the second half.
State News sports editor Joe Dandron gives three observations from MSU's loss in Columbus, Ohio.
MSU's answer at the point guard position remains unknown.
MSU fell to OSU 79-62 Sunday afternoon.
Michigan State looks to bounce back after an embarrassing 40-point defeat to Maryland last Thursday.
The Spartans need to capitalize on their few opportunities left to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
MSU's offense lacks an identity, and it isn't clear where they can find it right now.
Michigan State had an opportunity to put the pieces together, then everything fell apart.
Just days after their largest Big Ten margin of victory over Wisconsin, the Spartans were beat by Maryland by a staggering 40 points.
MSU will take on Rutgers Thursday night at 7 p.m.
MSU is coming off a near three week layoff from playing as they take on Rutgers Thursday afternoon.
Michigan State will head to Maryland on short notice after scheduling Thursday's game on Tuesday morning.
Michigan State men's basketball is 8-4 overall and 2-4 in the Big Ten so far. How'd they get to this point?
After a 20-day break, MSU men's hoops will make the trip to Rutgers at 7p.m. on Thursday.
Michigan State will play Maryland on Thursday at 4 p.m., making up of one of the Spartans' postponed games against Michigan.
Brown tested positive and will return to the lineup in early February.
MSU's play on the blocks can fuel their success, if they let it.
MSU regained their composure with the win that ended a two-game skid.
The Spartans will return to the hardwood against Wisconsin on Sunday after one positive COVID-19 within their program during a two week postponement.
