Naz Hillmon and Nia Clouden's battle was one for the record books as they combined for 65 points in the latest edition of the rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State.
This edition of the rivalry was different than any other, but the passions and emotions didn't change.
Despite a career-high 34 points from Nia Clouden, the Spartans fell short in Ann Arbor.
MSU and Michigan will play at 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 16.
The Spartans had a complete team effort on offense as they improve to 11-5 on the year.
MSU and Penn State face-off at noon
Michigan State needed a stop down one, and they got one from their heart and soul of the squad, Janai Crooms.
MSU's scoring droughts have killed them all year in a top-heavy Big Ten.
Michigan State falls short against Northwestern despite coming back and regaining the lead after trailing by as much as 21 in the first half.
MSU and Northwestern will face-off in East Lansing at 3 p.m.
Nia Clouden has established herself as Batman for Michigan State women's basketball, but where's Robin?
State News sportswriter Jordan Nelson gives three observations from MSU's convincing win over Illinois.
MSU returned home and blew the doors off Illinois in a 21-point win.
MSU is set to take Illinois on at 8 p.m. at the Breslin Center.
Even after multiple knee injuries, Claire Hendrickson remains the heart and soul of Michigan State women's basketball.
Michigan State has now lost four of their last five games after their offense sputtered against No.16 Indiana in the second half.
Michigan State looks to bounce back after an embarrassing 40-point defeat to Maryland last Thursday.
The Spartans need to capitalize on their few opportunities left to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
Just days after their largest Big Ten margin of victory over Wisconsin, the Spartans were beat by Maryland by a staggering 40 points.
Michigan State will head to Maryland on short notice after scheduling Thursday's game on Tuesday morning.