No. 14 Valparaiso
vs. No. 3 Michigan State
Time: 12:15
p.m.
Venue: The
Palace of Auburn Hills
TV: CBS
Records: Valparaiso
26-7; Michigan State 25-8
Valparaiso stat
leaders: Points – Ryan Broekhoff (15.9 ppg); Rebounds – Broekhoff (7.3
rpg); Assists – Erik Buggs (3.7 apg); Steals – Buggs (1.5 spg).
Michigan State
stat leaders: Points – Keith Appling (13.6 ppg); Rebounds – Adreian
Payne (7.5 rpg); Assists – Appling (3.5 apg); Steals – Branden Dawson (1.6
spg).
Current Streaks: Valparaiso
W6, Michigan State L1
Point Spread: MSU
-10.5
Prediction: Valpo
has a senior-driven team that should play somewhat composed against Michigan
State, but the Spartans have the clear talent advantage and the support of the
home crowd, with the game being at The Palace. Tom Izzo will have the Spartans
ready to come out strong and not overlook the Crusaders. With it being
tournament time, I expect Michigan State to hit a new gear and start to look
like a championship-caliber team more consistently. Michigan State 68, Valparaiso 56
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