Michigan State was able to grind out a 75-66 win over Purdue on Tuesday night, a game that Tom Izzo said his team was 'fortunate' to win, given recent history.

It has been a grind for Michigan State basketball, but the 13th-ranked Spartans know they must be dialed in Friday night when they play at No. 12 U-M.

Purdue has had Michigan State basketball's number these last few years, winning five straight against the Spartans. That wasn't the case on Tuesday night, as MSU was able to use their stifling defense to make Purdue uncharacteristically sloppy,