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Here's why Michigan State basketball struggled to rebound vs. Indiana

LSJ columnist Graham Couch, Freep beat writer Chris Solari and Freep columnist Shawn Windsor dive into MSU's loss to Indiana Graham Couch and Chris Solari and Shawn Windsor, Lansing State Journal

EAST LANSING — Giving up offensive rebounds is still a problem for Michigan State.

Even worse, it's beginning to hampe the Spartans’ previously fearsome fast break.

Indiana had 20 offensive rebounds during No. 6 MSU’s 79-75 overtime loss Saturday at Breslin Center; the Hoosiers are the fifth straight opponent to grab double-digit offensive boards.

“When we put up a shot, they’re cutting out and getting a nice, easy rebound,” said sophomore forward Xavier Tillman, who had seven rebounds, five of which came on Indiana shots.