Iowa Defeats Michigan State in a Pivotal Big Ten Matchup, 78-71

Despite a strong three-point performance, Michigan State's interior struggles and turnovers lead to a home defeat against Iowa.

Iowa took an early lead with a 16-point advantage in the second half, capitalizing on Michigan State's missed opportunities and turnovers.
Michigan State's interior offense faltered, missing numerous layups and struggling against Iowa's paint dominance, leading to a 40-28 scoring disadvantage.
Tyson Walker and Malik Hall led Michigan State with 16 and 17 points respectively, but the team's overall shooting inside the arc was lacking.
Iowa's Payton Sandfort and Ben Krikke combined for 40 points, showcasing the Hawkeyes' effective inside game and overall shooting prowess.
The loss marks Michigan State's second Big Ten home defeat of the season, adding pressure as they prepare to host Ohio State.