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.
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.
Michigan State men's basketball former star Keith Appling pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Monday.
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.
In a showdown with a slow scoring start and a lousy offensive performance from both teams down the stretch, Michigan State ultimately collapsed to Rutgers 61-55 at Madison Square Garden
The two teams squared off just a few short weeks at the Breslin Center. Despite a tough start and some back-and-forth play, Michigan State ultimately pulled away late for a comfortable 70-57 victory.
Head Men's Basketball Coach Tom Izzo met with the media Thursday afternoon to discuss the upcoming showdown against Rutgers at Madison Square Garden.
The Spartan's need for a go-to center was evident in the midst of one of their worst defensive performance all season.
The Boilermakers took down the Spartans 77-61 in West Lafayette, taking both regular season games.
After collapsing in the final 10 seconds to Purdue on Jan. 16, Michigan State men's basketball looks to split the series on the road Sunday.