Despite the most turnovers this season (23) and a 40% shooting night, Michigan State used a season-best performance by Raymar Morgan (16 pts, 11 rebs) to cruise to a 53-44 victory over Purdue. MSU held Purdon't to its lowest point total of the season. The Spartans had excellent defense all evening long, as witnessed by its constant extending of its perimeter defense. Purdue also made just 12 of 18 free throws, far less than its 20-22 peformance at the line in the earlier meeting between the teams.

But what was the biggest difference? Rebounds. MSU dominated the glass time and again, and finished a +26... that's right, 26 MORE rebounds than Purdue, with a 46-20 edge. That is also the biggest of the season. The difference (26) was more than the total rebounds of the Boilermakers. Just complete domination.

The only thing frustrating to watch was the consistent lack of caring of the basketball. MSU turned the ball over and over and over again all game long... it never got better. At one point, when the Spartans were up by 4, they forced 7 consecutive misses by Purdue: only to turn the ball over every single time their own self. Just careless basketball, and it is too bad because they had a week to prepare for the game. They made the game much tougher than they needed to; the Spartans should have won by 20.

Now, keep a keen eye on Tuesday night's contest, with Ohio State hosting Illinois at 9 pm. Go Illini!