A 50 Percent Free-Throw Shooter Helped Seal Purdue’s Upset Over Michigan State With Six Straight Free Throws
Photo: Michael Conroy (AP Photo) After a historically terrible opening half, Michigan State began to look like its No. 6-ranked self in the second half of its game against Purdue on Saturday. The Spartans were down 55-32 with just over 13 minutes in regulation, but went on a 24-5 run to cut the Boilermakers’ lead down to four, 60-56. Despite Purdue keeping its lead down the stretch, Michigan State was able to counter every blow it took with a big shot of its own. Eventually, the score was 65-60 and the Spartans needed a stop. But having played their third game in six days, and fourth road...
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