MSU had many chances in its loss to UCLA, but its inconsistency thwarted any prolonged comeback in the 88-84 quarter-final loss.
MSU lacked momentum and struggled to match UCLA’s physicality in the paint, allowing the Bruins to control the flow of the game in an 88-84 quarterfinal loss in the Big Ten Tournament. Behind Donovan Dent’s playmaking and efficient shooting, UCLA capitalized on open looks and defensive breakdowns to deliver one of its strongest offensive performances of the season.
Michigan States first Big Ten tournament matchup begins against UCLA on Friday, March 13 in Chicago at the United Center. To survive and advance, the Spartans must posses the know-how play physically, command the post and limit the Bruins in their three point game.
MSU head coach Tom Izzo said he's going to need more out of his bench in the final month of the season.
Tuesday afternoon, MSU's Jeremy Fears Jr. and Jaxon Kohler earned All-Big Ten honors.
Following Michigan State's 90-80 loss to Michigan, the Spartans must prepare for two tournaments that mean more than the regular season – the Big Ten tournament and the NCAA tournament.
In MSU's 80-90 loss, rounding out the regular season, the Spartans learned that sometimes your best isn't good enough.
In Michigan State's 91-87 victory over Rutgers, the Spartans were forced to skip their in-game floor kissing tradition after losing its 19 point lead late in the second half.
This year's senior class is most defined by its growth and leadership, something they showed to the end in a 91-87 win over Rutgers.
Tom Izzo said today he's looking to help former Spartans Malik Hall and Cassius Winston to safety, who currently play in Israel.
MSU closed out a perfect 3-0 week with a big offensive performance against Indiana, winning in Bloomington 77-64.
MSU outlasted No. 8 Purdue at Mackey Arena, topping the Boilermakers 76-74 in a wild top-15 matchup.
No. 13 MSU held a players-only meeting ahead of its top-15 matchup at No. 8 Purdue on Thursday night.
It may not have been pretty, but MSU escaped Ohio State 66-60, holding onto fifth place in the Big Ten.
After NCAA President Charlie Baker restated he's open to expanding the tournament, Tom Izzo said he has mixed feelings.
MSU adheres to a simple motto to win games: defend, rebound and run. Those three words were exactly how MSU came on top against UCLA.
Michigan State basketball needed a victory after losing three of its last four. On Tuesday, it got one, defeating UCLA with suffocating defense, stellar three point shooting and a consistent offense that didn’t relax.
Michigan State men's basketball has struggled as of late. Losing the past three of four, head coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans hope to fix its defensive woes, adjust to the loss of an injured player and find itself victorious in this weeks matchup against UCLA.
Jordan Scott has been a "pleasant surprise" for Tom Izzo, who will earn his third start and increased minutes at Wisconsin on Friday.
Michigan State basketball needed a bounce back victory to end its recent slump. On Saturday night against No. 5 Illinois, the Spartans got this, aided by two freshmen players that made the difference between victory and defeat.