Izzo looks ahead to Big Ten Tournament, believes the team can make a run
Head coach Tom Izzo discussed the upcoming week in the Big Ten Tournament and what led to MSU's double-bye and No. 4 seeding.
Head coach Tom Izzo discussed the upcoming week in the Big Ten Tournament and what led to MSU's double-bye and No. 4 seeding.
Michigan State has been named the No. 4 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, earning a double-bye. The Spartans will play their first game Friday at 2:30 p.m. ET at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Michigan State has not scored less than 72 points since that ugly win against Ohio State back on Feb. 12. In the five games following that win, MSU is averaging 84.4 points. The season average is just over 70 points a game.
Following Michigan State men's basketball's regular-season finale, the Spartans honored Tyson Walker, Malik Hall and Jason Whitens.
Junior guard A.J. Hoggard led the way with 23 points in Michigan State's 84-78 win over Ohio State in its final regular season game of the year.
MSU is set to host Ohio State on Saturday for its last game of the regular season and Senior Day. Malik Hall, Tyson Walker and Jason Whitens will participate in postgame festivities.
With the loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, Michigan State still remains on the wrong side of the NCAA tournament bubble. With its future still uncertain, the team reflected on the events of the season both on and off the court.
A large part of the reason Michigan State was able to stay in the game for so long against a team like No. 1 seeded Indiana was the stellar performance from graduate student guard Kamaria McDaniel.
The Spartans will have to wait until next Sunday to see if their late season effort was enough to get them a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Michigan State will honor its seniors on Saturday in the regular-season finale versus Ohio State.
MSU women's basketball took down Nebraska in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament Thursday afternoon, its latest win in a string of victories late in the season.
The Spartans have the ability to make huge plays in transition, and that is what they have been demonstrating as the season has progressed—especially in their first game of the Big Ten Tournament.
It came down to the final seconds, but Michigan State women’s basketball escaped with a three-point win in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. With the win, MSU advances and will play No. 1 Indiana tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. EST.
MSU is headed into the tournament at the No. 9 seed for the fifth time in history. The team is set to take on No. 8 Nebraska (16-13, 8-10) in the second round at 12:30 pm on Thursday.
Michigan State found a way to break out of its first half slump to defeat Nebraska 80-67 on the road.
Michigan State men's basketball is set to take on Nebraska in its final regular season road contest of the season. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. and will be televised on the Big Ten Network.
Michigan State head men's basketball coach Tom Izzo met with the media to discuss what's left of the regular season, including the matchup with Minnesota not being rescheduled.
Michigan State Men's Basketball's game against Minnesota will not be rescheduled and will be declared a no-contest, according to a statement from MSU Athletics this afternoon.
The Spartans will be taking on No. 8 seed Nebraska on Thursday, March 2, at 12:30 p.m. EST in the Big Ten Tournament.
Michigan State women’s basketball was able to end its regular season on a high note with an 80-65 win over Penn State on the road. With the conclusion of the regular season, Michigan State will be traveling to Minneapolis for the Big Ten tournament starting on Wednesday, March 1.