With the win, Michigan State improved to 20-5-0 overall and 11-5-0 in Big Ten play, moving into second place in the conference with 33 points, one point behind No. 1 Michigan. The Spartans will close out the series Saturday at 1 p.m. at Beaver Stadium on Big Ten Network.
Despite being told not to line up outside the Breslin Center before 6 p.m. for the Michigan State - Michigan men's basketball game, students tried all day — while those who came earlier were escorted away by security, a large crowd gathered at 4:30 p.m., frustrated at the rule and eager to support their team.
MSU sports is staying busy throughout the winter season. Men's basketball pulled off a comeback-overtime victory and hockey is set for a tough-Big Ten battle, including an outdoor competition. Meanwhile, women's basketball has stayed solid and prepares for a rivalry game. Gymnastics hosted its home opener while wrestling, tennis and golf are all heating up.
Michigan State University stayed open during a severe cold despite wind chills dropping into the negative 20s, while several other Michigan universities canceled in-person classes. The decision showed MSU’s lack of a formal policy for weather-related closures.
Michigan State women’s basketball took care of business on the road before turning its attention to a rivalry matchup. Behind a dominant first half and relentless defensive pressure, the No. 13 Spartans rolled past Purdue 86-65 in West Lafayette, improving to 19-2 and setting the stage for a top 15 showdown with No. 9 Michigan.
Hundreds of Michigan State University students voiced their concerns and anger over the practices of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota and across the country Thursday afternoon at the Hannah Administration Building before taking to the streets.
In 2001, Michigan State hosted the first-ever outdoor hockey game, making history for both college hockey and beyond. Now, the Spartans will travel to Pennsylvania, competing outdoors at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium. No. 2 MSU hockey will face No. 5 Penn State for a two-game series this weekend. The teams will compete on Friday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. EST in Pegula Ice Arena and close out the series on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. EST in Beaver Stadium. Both games are crucial to the race for a Big Ten title and MSU is taking things one day at a time.
President says there are “positive trends” but “more work to be done”
Overcapacity has been a pressing issue for Springticipation, an event held in the STEM building where student organizations promote their clubs. Despite these concerns, many organizations have expressed satisfaction with the turnout.
MSU and UM will face each other on Friday for the 197th time in their collective history. The two teams have different styles, but have cemented themselves among the elites.
It's been eight years since Michigan State men's basketball has lost to Michigan in the Breslin Center. On Friday, Jan, 30 at 8 p.m. the Spartan's will attempt to continue that streak in a game that will be defined by good defense and consistent post play.
An Ingham County judge has dismissed Brenda Tracy’s lawsuit against former MSU Head Football Coach, Mel Tucker. The suit comes after Tucker's attorney filed a motion to have the suit dismissed.
Recent MSU women's soccer grad Maggie Illig signed with USL Super League team Sporting Club Jacksonville.
MSU Jazz Studies took home second at the National Collegiate Jazz Studies in New York City, with 20 students earning individual honors.
It wasn't always pretty, but behind a 29-point effort from Jeremy Fears Jr., MSU topped Rutgers 88-79
Michigan State University frequently in the headlines in early December 2025 with a series of major announcements the largest donation in university history. Public records later revealed Greg and Dawn Williams had filed a nonbinding letter of intent for their $401 million gift two months before its public announcement.
"Hadestown" will perform at Wharton from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.
From Jan. 23 - 31, Lansing’s first Olive Burger Week will take place in various participating local restaurants. Dubbed as the Olive Burger Capital, Lansing restaurants will celebrate by providing customers with their own unique takes on the classic olive burger. Co-hosted by Lansing Foodies and Lansing 5:01, Olive Burger Week will feature a variety of local restaurants.
The big game vs. the Wolverines is just four days away, but first MSU travels to Rutgers looking to build on its successes.
Roughly 75 students and community members packed into an expo-style open house in a large conference room at the Lansing Center on Saturday morning to ask questions and express concerns over a proposed data center.