Michigan State turned the ball over 22 times Saturday night, but the second-seeded Spartans (30-6) routed No. 10 Minnesota, 70-50.
In their 24th Big Ten game of the year, the second-seeded Michigan State Spartans rode the brilliance of the Big Ten Player of the Year, junior point guard Cassius Winston, to a 70-50 win.
A layup from redshirt junior guard Shay Colley with 7.3 seconds left in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, sealed the deal to send the Spartans to the second round to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
The Spartans will move on to the second round of the NCAA tournament after defeating Central Michigan 88-87.
With second-seeded Michigan State set to face tenth-seeded Minnesota in the second round of the NCAA tournament Saturday, the rematch between the two Big Ten rivals may be decided by the big men inside.
It didn't matter if there was a hand in Kenny Goins' face or not.
Upset about a lack of defensive effort, MSU coach Tom Izzo yelled at freshman forward Aaron Henry, and some on Twitter and in national media thought he crossed a line into physical intimidation and emotional abuse.
Despite a 24-point win against Minnesota earlier this season, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo isn't looking forward to the rematch on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
After second-seeded Michigan State defeated No. 15 Bradley 76-65 Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the focus now turns to a familiar opponent.
A list of candidate questions put forth by MSU's Faculty Senate was sent to the presidential search committee and will be utilized in developing interviews with the candidates.
The Michigan State University Police Department crime log includes 14 reports since Monday, March 19, including a sexual assault, a burglary of a $400 pair of shoes and four incidents of larceny.
On top of hearing from MSU Acting President Satish Udpa, ASMSU's General Assembly discussed 11 bills and allocated money toward a variety of upcoming student events.
Letter: "I would have been the first to criticize some of the ESPN efforts last spring to associate Izzo and (football coach Mark) Dantonio with what happened regarding (Larry) Nassar. That said, I start to now ponder some threads."
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a consumer alert regarding state towing laws and how to file a complaint about unlawful towing.
Both northbound lanes of Abbot Road will be closed from Monday, March 25 until approximately Monday, April 8.
MSU Debate will compete at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis from March 22 to March 25. They qualified three teams.
Conner George knew he had to be ready if the time came.
The turnovers came in a flash for Michigan State, five in a three-minute span midway through the second half Thursday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena.
Tom Izzo stood outside the locker room after Michigan State’s 76-65 victory over Bradley, and glared defiantly at a reporter.
Cassius Winston scored a game-high 26 points as second-seeded Michigan State hung on late to survive No. 15 Bradley, 76-65, at the Wells Fargo Center in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.