Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Take a peek behind the curtain and test drive the NEW StateNews.com today!

Sports | Men's Basketball

MEN'S BASKETBALL

FINAL: Bridges scores career-high 33 as Spartans fall short at home against Purdue

Casey Harrison
January 24, 2017

The last time MSU met with Purdue, the stakes were much larger. It was the 2016 Big Ten Tournament championship game and the Spartans came away victorious for head coach Tom Izzo’s fifth conference tournament title. Nearly a year later, the No. 20 Boilermakers (17-5 overall, 6-2 Big Ten), would strengthen their bid with another conference win Tuesday, after defeating the Spartans (12-9 overall, 5-4 Big Ten), 84-73.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

'Masochist' Izzo enjoying growing pains with current team

Casey Harrison
January 24, 2017

Head coach Tom Izzo took to the podium Monday afternoon knowing his team is still capable of reaching its goals. It was the second time he addressed the media in less than a week, and the first time since the Spartans fell short of completing a  20-point comeback against Indiana on Saturday. With No. 20 Purdue coming to the Breslin Tuesday and the University of Michigan visiting Sunday, Izzo emphasized the importance of this week for the program as the Spartans reach a crossroads in the season.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

FINAL: Blackmon buries comeback effort with 33 points, MSU falls 82-75

Connor Clark
January 21, 2017

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Three after three after three for Indiana's James Blackmon Jr. powers the Indiana Hoosiers (14-6 overall, 4-3) past MSU men's basketball (12-8 overall, 4-3) 82-75 at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind.  After making his first six shots in the first half, Blackmon would end the first half with 18 points. Fifth-year senior Eron Harris and freshman forward Nick Ward had 11 and 8 points respectfully, in the first half.  Blackmon wasn't done to start the second half, netting another 3-point basket on their first offensive possession.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Versatility from Winston opens more scoring chances for Spartans

Casey Harrison
January 19, 2017

In a continuous effort to shake up a “stagnant” offense, freshman guard Cassius Winston could be finishing a new role on the court. Head coach Tom Izzo met with the media on Tuesday for the first time since MSU’s 72-67 loss to Ohio State on Sunday and said with a lack of production from the two and three spots, Winston could be an option for the Spartans moving forward.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Miles Bridges earns Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors

Casey Harrison
January 16, 2017

The Big Ten announced in a press release early Monday MSU freshman forward/guard Miles Bridges was selected as Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week. In MSU’s two games during the week, Bridges averaged 20.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game and shot 73.7 percent from the floor, including 75.0 percent from 3-point range against then-No. 24 Minnesota and OSU.The Big Ten also selected Penn State’s Mike Watkins as the other freshman of the week.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

FINAL: OSU earns first Big Ten win as Spartans fall on the road

Casey Harrison
January 15, 2017

Columbus—It's been a point of emphasis for head coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans (12-7, 4-2 Big Ten) to come out of the gate with more energy and take an early lead against opponents on the road. Sunday would be a test for Izzo as MSU traveled to the Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State University Buckeyes (11-7, 1-4 Big Ten). There, the Spartans would falter to the Buckeyes, 73-67.