This is the Spartans’ first loss outside of Quad 1, but they also have just two wins over teams that would be safely in the field today.

Tom Izzo needs two wins to become the winningest coach in Big Ten conference games, and the Michigan State basketball coach can do it in Los Angeles.

Michigan State continues to get it done without a true star while showcasing a lineup that regularly goes 10 deep. The Spartans are the lone team in the AP Top 25 with only one player averaging double figures in scoring (Jaden Akins at 13.6) and that’s obviously difficult for opponents to scout and defend.