Scott joined the Spartans as a potential freshman rotational player but has been pushing for a possible starting spot. He’s highly active on the defensive end and joined Carr to help limit Wilkerson before Michigan State’s 19-0 run put the outcome out of reach.

The Hoosiers had a nice first-half lead, then after surrendering it, cut in the Spartans' lead before folding to mistakes. Here's what stood out:

Michigan State basketball earned another Big Ten win on Tuesday night, defeating Indiana inside of the Breslin Center, 81-60. While it wasn't always pretty, the Spartans used a 28-2 run in the second half to absolutely blow the doors off of the game, a game that was tied when the run started.

Michigan State basketball wore down Indiana after a slow start, eventually beating the Hoosiers, 81-60, at the Breslin Center.

With a veteran-laden team, Indiana coach Darian DeVries was frustrated with the Hoosiers' turnovers and struggles prevent Michigan State's run from spiraling.

Indiana (12-5, 3-3 Big Ten) now returns home to host Iowa — which is slated to face No. 5 Purdue on Wednesday in West Lafayette — on Saturday inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington. The contest will begin at 2 p.m. and be broadcast on Fox.

Darian DeVries has a veteran roster, and thought squandering the first opportunity would lead to a better result the next time out.

Indiana basketball coach Darian DeVries met with the media after an 81-60 loss to Michigan State on Tuesday. Here's what DeVries said in his press conference.

Michigan State also recently lost to the Cornhuskers. The Spartans fell at Nebraska Jan. 2, but they have rebounded with back-to-back wins since. The most recent of those was Thursday, when -13.5 MSU defeated Northwestern 76-66 (Under 143.5).

Indiana, which missed the NCAA Tournament each of the last two seasons, is led by senior guard Lamar Wilkerson. The Sam Houston State transfer is averaging 20.3 points per game, including 27.4 in Big Ten play to lead the conference.