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Minnesota Basketball: 2021-22 Three keys to earning a win at Michigan State

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And we get our first rematch of the season. Will the Spartans continue the Gopher’s 2-game losing streak?

Michigan State

Mascot: Spartans
Record: 13-2
KenPom Rank: 19

The first time these teams played, the Spartans were physical and dominate for the first half before the Gophers figured out that they can play in the Big Ten.

KEYS TO A GOPHER WIN

Turn the Spartans over - For one, the Spartans have a turnover issue. Also, when the Gophers made a late run to close the game to within 6, it was largely due to turning turnovers into points.