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Column: On Tom Izzo's proudest moment
Tom Izzo teared up a few times Sunday at the United Center.
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The game of Matt McQuaid's life comes at the perfect time
As he stepped up to cut down the nets after winning the Big Ten tournament final 65-60 over Michigan, senior guard Matt McQuaid paused and pointed to his teammate.
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MSU earns No. 2 seed, will play Bradley in first round of NCAA Tournament
After rallying back to beat Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament championship game, Michigan State has earned the No. 2 seed out of the East Region in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
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FINAL: Michigan State defeats Michigan in comeback fashion
Senior guard Matt McQuaid scored a career-high 27, and the top-seeded Michigan State Spartans defeated their rival Michigan Wolverines, 65-60, in comeback fashion, to win the Big Ten tournament championship.
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MSU rallies after Kyle Ahrens injury to beat U-M, earn Big Ten Tourney
According to an MSU spokesperson, x-rays came back negative for a fracture in Ahrens' left ankle.
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Aaron Henry steps up against Wisconsin
When freshman forward Aaron Henry hit a three-pointer on the first possession out of the locker room, it calmed the whole team’s nerves.
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PREVIEW: Michigan State-Michigan rematch for third time this season
The top-seeded Michigan State Spartans have already beaten their archrival Michigan twice this season, 77-70 Feb. 24 in Ann Arbor, and 75-63 March 9 in East Lansing.
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Winston will play despite nursing two lower body injuries
Despite leading the top-seeded Spartans with 21 points in their semifinal victory over fourth-seeded Wisconsin, junior point guard Cassius Winston was asked mostly about his health postgame.
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Goins boosts MSU in win over Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament semifinals
It's almost become habitual for Kenny Goins.
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FINAL: Spartans hang on to advance to Big Ten Tournament championship
A hot start may have helped Michigan State early Saturday afternoon, but an entire team effort was needed to keep the Spartans alive in the Big Ten Tournament.
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Foster Loyer's big game sparks MSU past Buckeyes in Big Ten Tourney
All the while, Foster Loyer came in to mop up the minutes while Winston was out.
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Nick Ward back on the floor for the Spartans
As they are are there for every game their son plays for MSU, Jeff and Stephanie Ward were in the first row, with Stephanie rocking a custom green “Ward 44” jersey.
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PREVIEW: Spartans, Badgers rematch in Big Ten Tournament semifinals
After MSU coach Tom Izzo earned his 600th win by eliminating eighth-seeded Ohio State in Friday's quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Tournament, the Spartans will be back on the floor 24 hours later to face Wisconsin.
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Tom Izzo earns 600th career win
CHICAGO — Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo added to his already long list of accolades Friday afternoon, after securing his 600th career win.
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FINAL: Michigan State pulls away from Ohio State
The heroics of freshman point guard Foster Loyer mostly took place in the first half, but top-seeded Michigan State (26-6, 16-4 Big Ten) used a familiar formula to pull away from eighth-seeded Ohio State
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PREVIEW: Top-seeded Michigan State opens Big Ten tournament against No. 8 Ohio State
After defeating No. 10 Michigan 75-63 March 9, the No. 6 Michigan State Spartans open up their Big Ten championship run Friday afternoon against Ohio State.
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Headed to Chicago for the Big Ten tournament? Check out these MSU bars
The Chicago Spartans website recommends several "Official MSU" bars near the United Center and around downtown for fans staying the weekend.
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Family honors late son at MSU basketball games
Dr. Eric Larson’s name being drawn for the Michigan State basketball free throw competition brought him and his family comfort after the loss of their son Andrew “Andy” Larson.
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SNews Hoops: What to expect in March
Check back each Wednesday in March for SNews Hoops, The State News' March Madness break down podcast.
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Hoops Notes: Ward expected back for postseason, recruiting updates
Izzo announced Monday that he expects Ward to play Friday afternoon in Chicago, when the top-seeded Spartans tip off their Big Ten tournament run