MSU takes down Purdue
Michigan State defeated Purdue late Sunday afternoon, 53-44.
The Boilermakers were without their leader Robbie Hummel, who suffered a season-ending injury earlier in the week against Minnesota.
Draymond Green and Raymar Morgan both led Michigan State with a pair of double-doubles. Green had 12 points and 11 rebounds while Morgan added 16 and 11, respectively.
Michigan State shot 40% from the field and only 22% (2-9) from three-point range, but managed to out-rebound Purdue 44-16. The Spartans also committed 22 turnovers, eight of which were from point-guard Kalin Lucas.
E’Twaun Moore led Purdue (24-4,12-4) with 12 points while Chris Kramer and JaJuan Johnson each added 11 apiece. Purdue struggled from the floor, shooting 30% and 2-9 (22%) from three-point range. Despite being a strong free-throw shooting team, they only shot 67% (12-19) from the charity stripe.
Michigan State (22-7,12-4) is now tied for second with Purdue behind Ohio State, who now holds a 1/2 game lead for first place. The Spartans will take on Penn State at home this upcoming Thursday before ending the regular season on Sunday against Michigan, also at home.
