Michigan State Hosts Washington in Big Ten Matchup

No. 16 Michigan State (12-2, 3-0 Big Ten) is on a seven-game winning streak heading into a matchup against Washington (10-5, 1-3 Big Ten) on Thursday night. The Spartans have shown depth in scoring, with Jaden Akins leading at 13.6 points per game, but no player averaging over 15 points, reflecting a team-oriented approach. Meanwhile, Washington's Great Osobor leads the team with 14.3 points and 8.7 rebounds, but the Huskies are struggling with a 1-3 Big Ten record. In their last games, Michigan State secured a 69-62 win against Ohio State while Washington fell to Illinois 81-77. The game marks the first meeting of the season for both teams in conference play, with Michigan State aiming to maintain their perfect home record. The Spartans' overall performance has been impressive despite inconsistent shooting, as they average 81.1 points per game.