The Opening Tip
Michigan State faces Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament championship game. The Spartans are appearing in their third straight championship game and their fourth in the last five seasons. Michigan State has won four Big Ten Tournament titles and is looking to become the first school to officially capture five tournament championships.
MSU Basketball Notes
* MSU has an all-time record of 26-14 in the Big Ten Tournament. The Spartans are 15-7 when the tournament is held in Indianapolis.
* MSU is 4-1 in the Big Ten Tournament championship game, capturing the title in 1999, 2000, 2012 and 2014.