AJ Hoggard, Michigan State basketball (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
While Michigan State basketball is favored to beat Purdue on Friday night, the Boilermakers give the Spartans their best shot every season.
Every year, Purdue gives Michigan State a tough battle. No matter how well or poorly the Boilermakers are playing, they’re always taking the Spartans down to the wire.
This year will be no different.
Purdue is coming into Friday’s game with a 7-5 overall record and 2-3 mark in conference play, just like the Spartans. They have been in almost every conference battle they’ve played — other than a blowout loss at Iowa.