A slow start had fans wondering, “What the heck is wrong with this team?”
And then Cassius Winston caught fire and the Spartans owned the final few minutes of the first half and most of the second half to run away with a 13-point win over UCLA, 75-62.
The Bruins put up a good fight, but Tom Izzo and the Spartans were just too much, catching fire and never looking back. When Michigan State’s offense is on, it’s incredibly tough to stop.
What’d we learn from the Spartans’ battle with UCLA?
3. Michigan State must be more aggressive on the glass
While I thought the Spartans played very well in the final 25 minutes, or so, of the game, there was one area that was lacking which probably would have made the win much more lopsided if executed properly: rebounding.