Michigan State defeated Minnesota by a score of 77-67 in a game played at a neutral site on March 14, 2024. Michigan State had an offensive rating of 118.4 compared to an offensive rating of 103.0 for Minnesota. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 65.0, which is 7% slower than the NCAA average.
Michigan State's offensive rating in this game was 17% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 2% worse than average. The pace of the game was 5% slower than the adjusted season average for Michigan State. Meanwhile, Minnesota's offensive rating in this game was 2% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 15% worse than average. The pace of the game was 6% slower than the adjusted season average for Minnesota.
Currently, Michigan State is ranked #17 with their offense ranked #32 and defense ranked #6 while Minnesota is ranked #80 with an offense ranked #68 and a defense ranked #94. Michigan State is currently 20-15 while Minnesota is 19-15. Michigan State has a strength of schedule ranked #9 while Minnesota's schedule is ranked #84.