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No. 2 Spartans keep eyes on the prize throughout late-season success

Ryan Squanda

March 2, 2016

For the better part of the last month, the MSU men's basketball team has been playing as good as anyone in the country. After all, they're 24-5, ranked No. 2 in the country and are winners of eight of its last nine games. On top this, the Spartans currently lead the nation in several statistical categories, including assists (20.6 per game), rebounding margin (+11.5) and 3-point field goal percentage (43.3 percent). Despite this,

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No. 2 MSU men's basketball ranks first in the nation in six categories

Josh Thall

March 1, 2016

MSU head coach Tom Izzo has been wary of MSU's lofty stats this season, but with the season winding down, the long-time MSU coach is starting to believe his team might be that good. 

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Marvin Clark Jr. perseveres through a season of setbacks

Ryan Squanda

February 29, 2016

It's been a tough year for Marvin Clark Jr. He'll be the first to tell you that.

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Dynamic duo of Matt Costello and Deyonta Davis hold down MSU frontcourt

Josh Thall

February 28, 2016

Matt Costello and Deyonta Davis have established themselves as a frontcourt to be reckoned with. 

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No. 6 MSU dominates Penn State, 88-57

Ryan Squanda

February 28, 2016

The No. 6 MSU men's basketball team (24-5, 11-5) defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions (15-14, 6-10) Sunday afternoon from Breslin Center, 88-57.

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HALFTIME: MSU leads Penn State, 52-27

Ryan Squanda

February 28, 2016

The No. 6 MSU men's basketball team (23-5, 10-5 Big Ten) leads the Penn State Nittany Lions (15-13, 6-9) at the half from Breslin Center, 52-27.

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Live blog: No. 6 MSU vs. Penn State

Josh Thall

February 28, 2016

Welcome to the live coverage blog for No. 6 Michigan State (23-5, 10-5) vs. Wisconsin (15-13, 6-9). Follow along and participate below.

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Jasmine Hines shines on MSU women's basketball senior night

Casey Harrison

February 27, 2016

Graduate student Jasmine Hines finished the contest shooting 13-for-17 from field-goal range and 10-for-14 from the free-throw line to finish the day and lead her team with a career-high 36 points in 52 minutes.

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No. 20 MSU defeats No. 5 Ohio State in triple overtime on senior day, 107-105

Casey Harrison

February 27, 2016

No. 20-ranked Spartans (22-7 overall, 13-5 conference) defeated the No. 5-ranked Buckeyes (23-6 overall, 15-3 conference) by a final score of 107-105 in a triple-overtime thriller on senior day at the Breslin Center.

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Penn State visits Breslin Center for men's basketball matchup Sunday afternoon

Josh Thall

February 27, 2016

When Penn State visits Breslin Center Sunday afternoon, it will be the third-straight team to bring at least a three-game winning streak into its game against No. 6 MSU. 

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MSU basketball to receive special KOBE 11 Elites for March Madness

Nathaniel Bott

February 26, 2016

Nike introduced their new Kobe Bryant 11 shoes in December 2015, and they will be last on-court shoe to be worn by Bryant as he plans to retire from the NBA at the conclusion of this season.

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John and Becky Duffey donate $2.5 million to MSU basketball hall of history and MSU School of Hospitality Business

Josh Thall

February 26, 2016

A $2.5 million gift from alumni couple John and Becky Duffy will help to fund a professorship in the MSU School of Hospitality Business and will also help fund the construction of MSU basketball's hall of history and other updates to Breslin Center. 

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Aerial Powers sets double-double record in 71-43 blowout against Illinois

Casey Harrison

February 24, 2016

The Spartans (21-7 overall, 12-5 conference) blew out the Fighting Illini (9-19 overall, 2-15 conference) by a final score of 71-43.

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Seniors Denzel Valentine and Matt Costello bring unique chemistry to MSU men's basketball

Ryan Squanda

February 24, 2016

MSU seniors Denzel Valentine and Matt Costello have become great friends throughout their four years as Spartans, on the court and off.

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Final: MSU grinds on the road to defeat Ohio State, 81-62

Josh Thall

February 23, 2016

No. 6 MSU defeated Ohio State 81-62 Tuesday night, ending OSU's four-game winning streak and earning MSU its seventh win in its past eight games

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MSU men's basketball takes on peaking Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus

Ryan Squanda

February 23, 2016

The No. 6 MSU men's basketball team (22-5, 9-5 Big Ten) will get back to the hardwood Tuesday for the first of what will be two games in the span of 13 days versus the Ohio State Buckeyes (18-10, 10-5). Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m.

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Kobe Bryant praises Minnesota's Rachel Banham for her performance against MSU

Casey Harrison

February 22, 2016

Los Angeles Lakers' forward Kobe Bryant has gone on the record to praise Banham for her accolades, which includes a 52-point performance at Breslin Center on Sunday.

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The many celebrations of Matt Costello

Ryan Squanda

February 22, 2016

MSU's Matt Costello is having a career year for the Spartans. In 27 games, the senior big man from Linwood, Mich. is averaging about 10 points and eight rebounds per game. But while he's helped the No. 6 Spartans to a 22-5 record this season, he's also become the goofiest basketball player in the country. It all started during a victory over Florida on Dec. 12.

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MSU's Powers and Golden Gopher's Banham combine for 92 points

Casey Harrison

February 22, 2016

The women's basketball team played Minnesota on Sunday and faced a historic performance against senior guard Rachel Banham. All throughout the game, her and MSU guard Aerial Powers were going back-and-forth to create two stellar performances.

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Final: Merchant wins 400th career game, Powers and Jankoska combine for 64 points in 114-106 win vs. Minnesota

Casey Harrison

February 21, 2016

On Sunday the No. 25-ranked MSU women’s basketball team (20-7 overall, 11-5 conference) hosted the Minnesota Golden Gophers (18-9 overall, 10-6 conference) in a matchup that will define the Big Ten standings. MSU beat the Gophers in thrilling fashion by a final score of 114-106.