Game Preview
The clash between the Michigan St. Spartans (12-7) and the #13 Wisconsin Badgers (15-4) on Friday brings together two massive Big Ten rivals. The Spartans enter this game with an impressive 3 game winning streak, having recently defeated Maryland 61-59. On the other hand, Wisconsin has been in excellent form, winning 8 of their last 9 games. In their most recent matchup back on January 23rd, the Badgers emerged victorious with a 61-59 triumph over Minnesota.
The game is scheduled to start at 8 pm Eastern Time from the Kohl Center in Wisconsin.
The Badgers exhibit a strong defensive game, forcing opposing frontlines to put in extra effort for every shot. They enter this matchup as the 4th ranked team in the Big Ten for scoring defense, allowing only 66.9 points per game. Additionally, they lead the conference in combined opponent rebounds, making it challenging for their opponents to secure second chance opportunities. On the offensive side, sophomore guard AJ Storr has become a key asset for the team.
As for the Spartans, seasonged guard Tyson Walker exhibits exceptional agility with the ball in the backcourt. Thanks to his quickness, he skillfully maneuvers through the court and possesses a dependable shooting technique while on transition. Hailing from New York, Walker currently ranks 4th in the conference for scoring, averaging 19.7 points per game, and also contributes 2.9 assists per game. Most Notably, during the game against Minnesota back on January 18th, Walker showcased his prowess by scoring 21 points and securing 3 rebounds.
It is going to be a closer match than fans might expect, especially looking at recent results. However Wisconsin’s defense has proven to be too much for most sides in the conference, and we don’t expect them to falter this time around. Ultimately we give the edge to Wisconsin.
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Michigan State Spartans vs Wisconsin Badgers Game Information
- Date: 01/26/2024
- Time: 08:00 PM ET
- Location: Kohl Center.
- How to Watch Michigan St vs Wisconsin: ESPN2
- Live Stream: CBS.com
