After losing three of their last four games, including their first two Big Ten contests, there was a sense (at least among some of TOC Nation) that MSU’s season could turn into one of the worst seasons that Spartans basketball had had in a while. There were even murmurings of the NCAA Tournament streak being in danger. And to make things even more bleak, MSU was looking at a game against the #6 ranked and undefeated Baylor Bears. The prospect of another loss and a 4-6 record, not to mention a resume with no significant non-con wins, was very much on the table.