Michigan State is welcoming Alcorn State to the Breslin center. The Braves tied for their conference champions last year before losing in the NIT. Against MSU, they are not expected to put up as much of a challenge.
The Spartans may need a game like this to further see what it has in its young players, and give some rest to its veterans. The Friday night win against Butler helped soften the blow of the Duke loss earlier in the week. Still, Michigan State has a lot to work on. Particularly it’s shooting.
This game should be an important opportunity to better prepare for the long season ahead.