The next one for No. 13 Michigan State basketball will be to reclaim first place in the Big Ten. In a rivalry game. On the road. It was another balanced offensive attack for the Spartans, and No. 14 Purdue had few answers as MSU finished off a 75-66 victory at Breslin Center by hitting 68% of its shots from the field in the second half.

This win deserves its due before everyone moves on. Purdue has run this league for the last few years. The Boilermakers aren’t as big inside as they’ve been, but they’re a formidable team, a contender,