Michigan State defeated Penn State by a score of 92-61 in a game played at Michigan State on January 4, 2024. Michigan State had an offensive rating of 121.4 compared to an offensive rating of 80.5 for Penn State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 75.8, which is 8% faster than the NCAA average.
Michigan State's offensive rating in this game was 20% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 26% better than average. The pace of the game was 11% faster than the adjusted season average for Michigan State. Meanwhile, Penn State's offensive rating in this game was 20% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 17% worse than average. The pace of the game was 6% faster than the adjusted season average for Penn State.
Currently, Michigan State is ranked #17 with their offense ranked #32 and defense ranked #6 while Penn State is ranked #98 with an offense ranked #87 and a defense ranked #92. Michigan State is currently 20-15 while Penn State is 16-17. Michigan State has a strength of schedule ranked #9 while Penn State's schedule is ranked #63.