As head-scratching as Michigan State’s three-game skid to begin Big Ten play was, what was just as curious was the way the Spartans were getting beat.
They weren’t shooting the ball particularly well — the loss at Minnesota, especially — and they weren’t defending the way they were early in non-conference play.
But the other issue that has crept up over the last couple of games, including the victory over Nebraska on Saturday, is the fact Michigan State has been outrebounded in two straight games, something that rarely happens. In fact, in 31 games last season, Michigan State was outrebounded just six times and ranked No.