No. 4 Michigan State Recovers with 74-51 Victory Over Southern Indiana After Initial Season Upset

Spartans' Recovery Led by Tyson Walker's 14 Points, Despite Continuing Struggles with 3-Point Range

Despite an ongoing struggle with their 3-point range, Michigan State managed to rebound from their opening loss against James Madison with a 74-51 victory over Southern Indiana. Notably, they only managed a 1-of-11 score from 3-point territory during the game.
Main contributors to Spartan's win were Tyson Walker with 14 points, Jaden Akins with 13 points, seven rebounds, and four steals, and Mady Sissoko with a double-double performance (11 points, 10 rebounds).
Michigan State's play showed notable improvement from their opening game, with 10 players making a field goal during the game. Their strategy demonstrated a balanced attack with multiple contributors on the scoring front.
Despite going on a 12-0 run in the second half, Southern Indiana couldn't keep up with Michigan State's pace. Southern Indiana's overall field goal percentage was only 31.7% with 15 turnovers committed during the game.
Preparing for the early-season showdown against No. 2 Duke, Michigan State's win against Southern Indiana provided a much-needed morale boost while serving as a platform to identify areas of improvement, particularly from the 3-point line.