Filed under: Michigan State Spartans Basketball Freep guest column: How does MSU match up in the Midwest? By ChrisVannini Mar 19, 2013, 11:48am CDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Freep guest column: How does MSU match up in the Midwest? Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email USA TODAY Sports The Midwest region is, by most accounts, the toughest in the bracket. But it always comes down to matchups. So, how does MSU match up? I take a look at Valpo and peek ahead at Memphis/Middle Tennessee/Saint Mary's. Here is my latest Freep column More From The Only Colors GAME THREAD: Michigan State at Iowa - Football How to Watch Michigan State at Iowa Football - TV, Quick Facts and Prediction Getting To Know The Enemy: 5Qs About The Iowa Hawkeyes READ THE LETTER: Michigan State Formally Ends Mel Tucker’s Employment as Head Coach of the Football Team Week 5 Preview - The Iowa Hawkeyes 5 Examples of Coaching Malpractice (and 2 Positive) in Michigan State’s Loss to Maryland