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Michigan State moves up one spot in AP Poll

February 18, 2019
Freshman guard Jack Hoiberg (10) shoots over Ohio State guard Keyshawn Woods (32) during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Breslin Center on Feb. 17, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Buckeyes, 62-44. Nic Antaya/The State News
Freshman guard Jack Hoiberg (10) shoots over Ohio State guard Keyshawn Woods (32) during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Breslin Center on Feb. 17, 2019. The Spartans defeated the Buckeyes, 62-44. Nic Antaya/The State News

Michigan State men's basketball moves up one spot to No. 10 after their wins against Wisconsin Feb. 12 and Ohio State Feb. 17. The team holds an overall record of 21-5, and redeemed their spot back in the top ten. 

Previously No. 1 Tennessee dropped down to No. 5, with Duke moving up to No. 1 from No. 2. Gonzaga moves up to the No. 2 spot from No. 3, completely switching up the top three teams in the AP Poll ranking. 

The Badgers were defeated by the Spartans, causing them to drop two spots from No. 20 to No. 22. The Buckeyes remain unranked. 

Here are the current AP Poll rankings as of Monday, Feb. 18:

1. Duke (23-2)

2. Gonzaga (25-2)

3. Virginia (22-2)

4. Kentucky (21-4)

5. Tennessee (23-2)

6. Nevada (24-1)

7. Michigan (23-3)

8. North Carolina (20-5)

9. Houston (25-1)

10. Michigan State (21-5)

11. Marquette (21-4)

12. Kansas (20-6)

13. LSU (21-4)

14. Texas Tech (21-5)

15. Purdue (18-7)

16. Florida State (20-5)

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17. Villanova (20-6)

18. Louisville (18-8)

19. Iowa State (19-6)

20. Virginia Tech (20-5)

21. Iowa (20-5)

22. Wisconsin (17-8)

23. Kansas State (19-6)

24. Maryland (19-7)

25. Buffalo (22-3) 

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