Michigan State defeated Alcorn State by a score of 81-49 in a game played at Michigan State on November 19, 2023. Michigan State had an offensive rating of 124.1 compared to an offensive rating of 75.1 for Alcorn State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 65.3, which is 7% slower than the NCAA average.
Michigan State's offensive rating in this game was 23% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 35% better than average. The pace of the game was 5% slower than the adjusted season average for Michigan State. Meanwhile, Alcorn State's offensive rating in this game was 26% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 18% worse than average. The pace of the game was 6% slower than the adjusted season average for Alcorn State.
Currently, Michigan State is ranked #17 with their offense ranked #32 and defense ranked #6 while Alcorn State is ranked #308 with an offense ranked #199 and a defense ranked #356. Michigan State is currently 20-15 while Alcorn State is 13-18. Michigan State has a strength of schedule ranked #9 while Alcorn State's schedule is ranked #262.