This will be a very tough challenge. MSU is a very talented team and will be playing with a lot to gain and little to lose. Purdue is the better team but MSU is better than their record would indicate, in my opinion.
Walker, Hoggard, and Akins - Boilers primarily have to corral them (limit uncontested trips in the lane and transition opportunities - primarily)......avoiding turnovers will help that. With that - Boilers should have enough.
Easier said than done, however - Michigan State is always capable, although this year, they've been more inconsistent......Walker's not 100%, but he is still tough to deal with.
Think they avoided the play-in round.....maybe a 10-seed if they go down to Purdue today. If they win, they could end up taking the BTT. Boilers need to also avoid a slow start - we shall see.