Michigan State defeated Michigan by a score of 81-62 in a game played at Michigan State on January 30, 2024. Michigan State had an offensive rating of 129.4 compared to an offensive rating of 99.1 for Michigan. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 62.6, which is 11% slower than the NCAA average.
Michigan State's offensive rating in this game was 28% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 2% better than average. The pace of the game was 9% slower than the adjusted season average for Michigan State. Meanwhile, Michigan's offensive rating in this game was 2% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 22% worse than average. The pace of the game was 10% slower than the adjusted season average for Michigan.
Currently, Michigan State is ranked #17 with their offense ranked #32 and defense ranked #6 while Michigan is ranked #116 with an offense ranked #60 and a defense ranked #156. Michigan State is currently 20-15 while Michigan is 8-24. Michigan State has a strength of schedule ranked #9 while Michigan's schedule is ranked #3.