Michigan State defeated Maryland by a score of 63-54 in a game played at Michigan State on February 3, 2024. Michigan State had an offensive rating of 101.0 compared to an offensive rating of 86.6 for Maryland. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 62.4, which is 11% slower than the NCAA average.
Michigan State's offensive rating in this game was 0% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 17% better than average. The pace of the game was 9% slower than the adjusted season average for Michigan State. Meanwhile, Maryland's offensive rating in this game was 14% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 0% better than average. The pace of the game was 8% slower than the adjusted season average for Maryland.
Currently, Michigan State is ranked #17 with their offense ranked #32 and defense ranked #6 while Maryland is ranked #82 with an offense ranked #146 and a defense ranked #28. Michigan State is currently 20-15 while Maryland is 16-17. Michigan State has a strength of schedule ranked #9 while Maryland's schedule is ranked #78.