Despite facing off against a potential Wooden Award winner in No. 17 Indiana’s senior forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, freshman forward Jaxon Kohler stepped up and showed that he is becoming a post player that Michigan State can rely on.
Following the 8-0 MSU run kicked off by Walker’s jumper, Indiana never came within more than eight points of Michigan State. The Spartans had proven that, on the right night, they could still take over down the stretch - thanks in large part to the stellar play of Walker.
A basketball game may have been what some fans needed as a distraction from the tragic events that struck the East Lansing campus last week.
Michigan State leaned on a two-way performance to overcome Indiana on Tuesday night in the team's first game back at the Breslin Center since last week's shooting.
Michigan State basketball looks to bounce back from a rivalry loss Saturday and find an answer for Trayce Jackson-Davis and the Indiana Hoosiers.
Almost a week after the tragedy at MSU on Monday, fans came together to share their feelings in midst of a rivalry matchup in Ann Arbor Saturday night.
Each person grieves and handles grief differently. And that’s ok. Whether it’s finding solace in friends or peace in isolation, there isn’t a right or wrong way for people to cope. For Michigan State’s basketball team and its head coach, basketball has been an essential part of the healing process.
The matchup, which ended in 84-72 in favor of the host Wolverines, was a backdrop to a night of healing and a distraction for the entire state of Michigan, still reeling from Monday night’s shooting on MSU’s campus that left three dead and five injured.
It’s OK if you shed a tear during Tom Izzo's speech at Wednesday night's vigil. You certainly weren't alone.
Head Men's Basketball Coach Tom Izzo spoke to the media Thursday about the decision to play Saturday's scheduled game against Michigan following the shooting Monday night.
Michigan State men's basketball game versus Minnesota is postponed.
Head Men's Basketball Coach Tom Izzo met with the media Monday to discuss the team's win over OSU and look forward to Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota.
With the end of the season approaching, MSU defense is proving to be the difference-maker in those Big Ten rock fights that seem to happen with frequency.
Michigan State’s defense dominated Ohio State from start to finish, sending the Spartans back to East Lansing with a 62-41 conference win.
Michigan State men's basketball looks to carry momentum over to Columbus for another conference win against the Buckeyes.
Tom Izzo provided another positive update on Malik Hall Thursday evening.
Michigan State needs Walker and Hauser to perform with consistency for the offense to work. That much was clear when the two were forced to the bench early against Maryland. Elite point guard play from Hoggard can unlock MSU’s best shooters and generate a rhythm on offense that the team desperately needs.
Michigan State hung on against Maryland, but the offensive hiatus down the stretch was its largest downfall.
In a back-and-forth Big Ten slugfest, stellar play from fifth-year senior Joey Hauser and senior guard Tyson Walker ultimately propelled Michigan State past Maryland in a 63-58 victory.
Michigan State men's basketball looks to bounce back against Maryland on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center.