WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — With the season winding down, No. 8 Purdue finds itself playing another top-15 opponent, hosting No. 13 Michigan State on Thursday night. It's a pivotal game as both teams fight for seeding in both the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments.Purdue has had a lot of success against Michigan State on its home floor over the last decade, winning the last seven games at Mackey Arena. But Tom Izzo's teams are always tough, and this year is no exception.What do the Boilermakers need to do to have success against the Spartans? Competing on the glassPurdue Boilermakers center Oscar Cluff (45) rebounds. | David Leong-Imagn ImagesMichigan State is one of the best rebounding teams in the country. The Spartans are averaging 41.1 boards per game and have a plus-12.6 differential on the glass, third-best mark in the country. Purdue must be ready for a physical battle every time a shot goes up.To compete with Michigan State, everyone is going to have to box out and crash the glass.…