Sloppy, lazy and ill-prepared. Those three words could describe the first half of Michigan State’s Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup with Louisville on the road. That poor start cost the Spartans as they were caught playing catch-up for the remainder of the game, eventually losing in overtime, 82-78.
The game looked to be in the Spartans’ hands with just seconds remaining, but a turnover by Josh Langford — an errant pass to Kenny Goins — led to a foul and the game-tying free throws.
It’s hard to get over a game in which the Spartans gave away, but this will be a learning experience form Tom Izzo’s team.