Michigan State takes on Maryland in Big Ten Tournament

Maryland Terrapins (15-16, 7-13 Big Ten) vs. Michigan State Spartans (20-11, 11-9 Big Ten)

Indianapolis; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Michigan State Spartans play in the Big Ten Tournament against the Maryland Terrapins.

The Spartans have gone 12-3 in home games. Michigan State is 4-1 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 13.1 turnovers per game.

The Terrapins have gone 7-13 against Big Ten opponents. Maryland is 4-5 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 11.0 turnovers per game.

The teams square off for the third time this season. Michigan State won the last matchup 77-67 on March 6. Malik Hall scored 17 to help lead Michigan State to the victory, and Eric Ayala scored 19 points for Maryland.

TOP PERFORMERS: A.J Hoggard is averaging 6.5 points and 4.8 assists for the Spartans. Tyson Walker is averaging 7.1 points over the last 10 games for Michigan State.

Fatts Russell is scoring 14.9 points per game with 4.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists for the Terrapins. Donta Scott is averaging 8.7 points over the last 10 games for Maryland.

LAST 10 GAMES: Spartans: 3-7, averaging 71.6 points, 28.3 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.7 points per game.

Terrapins: 4-6, averaging 74.2 points, 33.3 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 7.6 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.4 points.

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