Michigan State hadn’t played a game in almost three weeks when it took the court on Thursday night at Rutgers, and it showed.
Whether it was spotting the Scarlet Knights 15 points to open the game, turning the ball over a season-high 19 times, getting outrebounded by nine or shooting 20% from 3-point range, the Spartans looked like they hardly touched a ball during the 20 days since they last played.
Rutgers was more than happy to take advantage, blowing out Michigan State, 67-37, the first time the Scarlet Knights have beaten the Spartans in 12 all-time matchups.