Spartans' Shooting Woes Don't Halt Winning Streak

These days, basketball teams like Duke and the Boston Celtics are relying heavily on their three-point shooting. But Michigan State, led by coach Tom Izzo, seems to be defying this trend. The Spartans are taking and making three-pointers less frequently than most other teams, yet they're still winning games. Their latest victory was against Ohio State, with a score of 69-62. While they only took 18 three-pointers and made just three, their strong defense helped them secure the win. Izzo's team is now 12-2 overall and 3-0 in the Big Ten.

Despite their low three-point shooting percentage, which ranks 342nd nationally, the Spartans are holding their own. Izzo believes that an ugly win is better than a pretty loss, and it's hard to argue with that logic. Michigan State is currently ranked 9th in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 daily college basketball rankings. They are one of three teams with a perfect record in the Big Ten, along with UCLA and Michigan. The Spartans' next few games are at home, and they aren't expected to be underdogs again until February 4th against UCLA. This gives them a good chance to extend their seven-game winning streak. Their success isn't based on the prettiest or most modern style of basketball, but on winning games. And that's what really matters in the eyes of the selection committee. If Michigan State keeps up this pace, they could be looking at a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, potentially leading to Izzo's ninth Final Four appearance.

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