MICHIGAN STATE (31-7) vs. FLORIDA (29-7)

* How they match up: Just because Michigan State was lulled to sleep by turn-back-the-clock Wisconsin in the semifinals, don’t think the Spartans can’t get revved up for life-in-the-fast-lane Florida. Michigan State can wing it in transition and defend on the wings, where Florida’s Teddy Dupay and Mike Miller took a break from what had been a spring fling by missing all 12 of their three-point shots in the semifinals. The pressing question: Can Michigan State handle the full-court mauling of Florida, something it didn’t encounter in the half-court war zones of the Big Ten?

* What to expect: Spartan point guard Mateen Cleaves can’t throw a pea in Lake Michigan, but he is strong and poised enough to fight off pesky Gators such as the 5-foot-10 Dupay. And, the Spartans have been chairmen of the boards throughout the season, which means they’re ‘bound for glory in Monday night’s final.

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How Michigan State and Florida compare:

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CATEGORY MSU FLA. Record 31-7 29-7 Average Points 73.6 84.0 Opponent Average Points 58.5 68.3 Margin 15.1 15.7 Field Goal Percentage .471 .481 Opponent Field Goal Percentage .392 .416 3-Point Field Goal Percentage .374 .364 Opponent 3-Point Field Goal Percentage .300 .322 Free Throw Percentage .735 .706 Rebound Margin 12.1 5.5 Turnover Differential -0.8 3.1 Average Steals 6.6 10 Average Blocks 2.7 3.9

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