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Tori Jankoska rises, breaks records during final season as a Spartan

Denise Spann

February 27, 2017

This season senior Tori Jankoska has been completely in the spotlight, leading the Spartans on the court, breaking records while preparing to leave a legacy behind. From fighting for her life at birth to fighting on the court as a Spartan, Jankoska has had a rollercoaster ride worth of experiences, but right now it seems she at the top and not coming down any time soon.

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Harris plays one last time in MSU's win on senior night

Connor Clark

February 26, 2017

The flashing lights, band blaring at full volume and a standing ovation from the Izzone and Breslin Center crowd, that was the send off for MSU men’s basketball senior class. Going out with an 84-74 win over No. 16 Wisconsin, seniors Alvin Ellis III, Matt Van Dyk and even Eron Harris were able to play their final game at home.

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FINAL: MSU upsets No. 16 Wisconsin on senior day, 84-74

Casey Harrison

February 26, 2017

It was a showcase of underclassmen talent at the Breslin Center Sunday, as the Spartans hosted the University of Wisconsin for senior day. MSU upset the No. 16 Badgers by a final score of 84-74.

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Live Blog: MSU men's basketball vs. No. 16 Wisconsin on senior night

Connor Clark

February 26, 2017

Follow along with The State News and the basketball writers, Connor Clark and Casey Harrison, as MSU men's basketball (17-11 overall, 9-6) hosts No. 16 Wisconsin (22-6 overall, 11-4). Feel free to post comments and questions on the live blog, or tweet at our basketball writers.

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Spartans commit season-low turnovers as freshmen dazzled

Casey Harrison

February 24, 2017

For the first time without fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris this season, the Spartans were once again looking for a man to step up in the wake of injury.

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MSU's freshman class fills void of Harris as Spartans roll

Connor Clark

February 24, 2017

Under the home crowd, MSU men’s basketball experienced their ninth new lineup against Nebraska, the latest swap due to the hole left by injured fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris.

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Final: Freshmen combine for 64 points, MSU rolls over Nebraska 88-72

Connor Clark

February 23, 2017

Without fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris, MSU men's basketball rolled over Nebraska, 88-72 . MSU men's basketball is now 17-11 overall, and 9-6 in the Big Ten. 

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Live blog: Nebraska (12-14, 6-8 Big Ten) vs. MSU (16-11, 8-6 Big Ten)

Casey Harrison

February 23, 2017

Follow along with The State News and basketball writers Casey Harrison and Connor Clark, as MSU men's basketball (16-11, 8-6 Big Ten) hosts Nebraska (16-11, 6-8 Big Ten) at the Breslin Center.

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FINAL: MSU women's basketball powers back in comeback on Senior Day

Denise Spann

February 22, 2017

In the last home game of the season MSU women’s basketball faced Penn State University in the Breslin Center.

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PREVIEW: MSU men's basketball takes on Nebraska in first game without Harris

Connor Clark

February 22, 2017

MSU men’s basketball (16-11 overall, 8-6) will get their first new look without fifth-year senior Eron Harris against Nebraska (12-14 overall, 6-8) on Feb. 23.

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PREVIEW: MSU women's basketball hosts Senior Night against Penn State

Colton Wood

February 22, 2017

After MSU women's basketball defeated in-state rival the University of Michigan Sunday, senior guard Tori Jankoska said she has tried to not think of the forthcoming. 

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With Harris out, MSU basketball faces shuffling pieces

Casey Harrison

February 21, 2017

As fifth-year senior shooting guard Eron Harris' season came to an end, head coach Tom Izzo has a problem on his hands.

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Senior guard Tori Jankoska named Big Ten Player of Week

Colton Wood

February 20, 2017

After leading the MSU women's basketball team to a 86-68 win over the University of Michigan Sunday, senior guard Tori Jankoska was named the Big Ten Player of the Week.

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Miles Bridges wins fifth Big Ten Freshman of the week award

Jonathan LeBlanc

February 20, 2017

Freshman forward Miles Bridges has won his fifth Big Ten Freshman of the week award, the Big Ten announced on Monday. Bridges averaged 15.5 points, 10 rebounds while shooting 45.3 percent from the field and 43.4 percent from three-point land against Ohio State and then-No. 16 Purdue. In a win against the Buckeyes on Feb.

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Foul trouble, displacement calls deter Spartans in loss to Purdue

Casey Harrison

February 19, 2017

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Nick Ward’s explanation for why the Spartans lost on Saturday to Purdue was very candid.

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FINAL: Spartans blow out rival Wolverines in front of record crowd

Colton Wood

February 19, 2017

Coming off a 85-69 win against Minnesota, the MSU women’s basketball team hoped to win their second-straight game Sunday as they took on the No. 20 Michigan Wolverines on the road.

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Fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris to require season-ending surgery

Connor Clark

February 19, 2017

Stretchered off in their 80-63 loss to No. 16 Purdue, fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris will have season-ending surgery on his right knee, according to a press release. After the game on Saturday, Harris returned home with the team and underwent an MRI for further diagnostic tests. It was deemed further surgery was needed to help repair the damage.

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Eron Harris suffers potential career ending injury in loss at Purdue

Connor Clark

February 19, 2017

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Falling to the No. 16 Purdue Boilermakers, MSU men’s basketball have lost more than their 11 game this season. Now they will be without fifth-year senior guard Eron Harris for an undetermined amount of time.

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FINAL: Eron Harris leaves game on stretcher as MSU falls to Purdue, 80-63

Casey Harrison

February 18, 2017

West Lafayette, Ind. — Caleb Swanigan earned his NCAA-best 23rd double-double of the season, as the Spartans fell to the Boilermakers Saturday afternoon, 80-63, in the final matchup between these two teams in the regular season. With the win, Purdue (22-5, 11-3 Big Ten) takes lone possession of first place in the Big Ten standings, while MSU (16-11, 8-6 Big Ten) fall a half-game behind Northwestern for fifth in the conference.

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Live Blog: MSU men's basketball is on the road at Mackey Arena to play Purdue

Connor Clark

February 18, 2017

Follow along with The State News and our basketball writers, Connor Clark and Casey Harrison, as MSU men's basketball is on the road to face No. 16 Purdue.