On February 20, MSU traveled to Indiana to face the Hoosiers. MSU trailed early, struggling offensively and defensively as Indiana built a double-digit lead. However, the Spartans countered to pull within four at the half. The Spartans only made two threes in the first half despite shooting 41% from the field. In the second half, MSU's offense came alive as Tom Izzo settled on a lineup consisting of Rocket Watts, Josh Langford, Gabe Brown, and Aaron Henry. With Thomas Kithier and Julius Marble alternating at the center position, the Spartans shot over 56% from the field including five of nine from three. MSU also made 15 of 18 free throws after not getting to the free throw line at all in the first half. Aaron Henry tied a career-high with 27 points while Josh Langford and Gabe Brown each scored 14. MSU took the lead with just over eight minutes remaining and pushed the lead to 12 with less than five minutes remaining. The Spartans held on from there despite missing several free throws with less than two minutes remaining. The 78–71 win moved MSU to 11–9 on the season and 5–9 in conference play.
