Three days after passing what was likely their biggest test of the season thus far, and beating No. 6 Purdue at the Breslin Center, the second-ranked men’s basketball team went on the road and took care of business against Minnesota (14-14, 3-12 Big Ten).
The Spartans (25-3, 13-2 Big Ten) kept making one 3-pointer after another and hit 10 shots from deep in the first half to ease past Minnesota (14-14, 3-12) 87-57 at Williams Arena on Tuesday night.
In his second week as interim president, John Engler released a statement on Feb. 13 to address matters and concerns that have been raised around the MSU community.
A win against No. 2 MSU could salvage Minnesota’s season, and it would also end a seven-game losing streak. The Spartans (24-3, 12-2), however, are off to their best start since 2000-01 — when the team also got off to a 24-3 start — and looking to cut Ohio State’s lead in the conference standings to a half game.
In a tough and loud environment the women’s basketball team snapped their six game losing streak to rival Michigan on Sunday afternoon, 66-61. However, the Spartans currently sit at 15-11 on the season and 5-8 in the Big Ten.
While Sunday's win was important to finish the season, the team said the seniors were in a reflective mood postgame.
Men's basketball has jumped from No. 4 to No. 2 in the latest AP poll released Monday, after a week in which the top three-ranked teams suffered defeats.
On a packed Sunday afternoon at the Breslin Center the women’s basketball team hosted their annual pink game against rival University of Michigan in support of breast cancer awareness.
Sunday afternoon showcased a packed Breslin Center with pink all-around the court as MSU hosted No. 21 Michigan in the annual pink game. The Spartans ended their six game losing streak by defeating the Wolverines, 66-61.
DETROIT — As rivalry week continued this weekend at Little Caesars Arena, the Spartans and Wolverines kept the energy alive in a fight to win the "Duel in the D" trophy.
Saturday’s game was important for MSU for another reason that had nothing to do with the team’s title hopes or postseason aspirations. It was important because it was a night to honor legendary coach Jud Heathcote, who passed away last August at the age of 90.
With the ball in hand, Bridges, a 6-foot-7 standout from Flint who returned to East Lansing for his sophomore season, dribbled near the top of the key. Instead of driving past Purdue’s Dakota Mathias to layup the go-ahead shot, he decided to play hero.
Watch coaches and players react after No. 4 men's basketball's 68-65 win over No. 3 Purdue Saturday night.
DETROIT — The Wolverines swept the Spartans this weekend with a score of 3-2 Saturday night to be crowd the winners of the Duel in the D tournament at Little Caesars Arena.
Saturday seemed like a game the Spartans were destined to win. Between a memorial for former MSU basketball coach Jud Heathcote —who led the Spartans to the 1979 National Championship as part of a 19-year career in East Lansing, but died last August — and a recruiting visit from standout recruit Vernon Carey Jr., a sold out crowd at the Breslin Center erupted on a game-winning three pointer from forward Miles Bridges.
No. 4 MSU (23-3, 11-2) has not played a team as formidable as No. 3 Purdue (23-3, 12-1).
On the last shot of the game, U-M’s senior forward Tony Calderone would get the top-shelf goal past sophomore goaltender John Lethemon to get the win against MSU for the third time this season.
Sophomore defenseman Mitch Eliot announced Friday he is departing the Spartans to join the OHL's Sarnia Sting.
Running back Madre London will seek to use his last year of eligibility not on Mark Dantonio's squad, according to the junior's Twitter.
Heading into Thursday’s matchup against No. 10 Maryland the Spartans looked to snap their five-game losing streak, but instead extended it to six as it looks if though the offensive inconsistency and fatigue seems to be playing a huge role.