Michigan State used a strong second half to turn a tight game against their in-state rival into a blowout. Perhaps this is how it was meant to be. A big game against Michigan was tight for a half, and thrilling to watch MSU pull away in the second half.
The game featured AJ Hoggard scoring his 1,000th point and Coach Tom Izzo winning his 700th career game. These are huge milestones that seem even sweeter to be accomplished at home against a rival.
Despite the accolades, there were still some concerning parts to this big win for the Spartans.