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MSU women's basketball defeats Purdue 68-59, grab fifth road win of the season

DeShawn Johnson

February 22, 2024

The Michigan State women’s basketball team has collected back-to-back games in the winning column after their defeat against Purdue for the second time this season with a score of 68-59. The win on Wednesday, Feb. 21 is the Spartan’s second win in a row after dropping back-to-back games for the first time all season with losses to Indiana and Ohio State. 

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'We were in quicksand:' MSU men's basketball falls to Iowa 78-71 in first home loss since December

Bella Johnson

February 21, 2024

The Michigan State men’s basketball team logged its first home loss since Dec. 5, falling 78-71 to Iowa after never fully recovering from its 12-point deficit at halftime.

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MSU men's basketball suffers major setback at home against Iowa, falls 78-71

Thomas Cobb

February 20, 2024

The Spartans fell victim to poor play inside and not enough collective effort defensively against the Hawkeyes, falling 78-71 while getting out-scored 40-28 in the paint.

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MSU women's basketball looks for second win against Purdue on the season

Jania Clowers

February 20, 2024

Coming off the team's first season sweep against its in-state rival, the University of Michigan, since the 2018-2019 season, Michigan State women’s basketball will have another road game against Purdue University on Wednesday, Feb. 21. They are looking for yet another season sweep against a Big Ten team. 

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MSU men's basketball looks to sustain momentum in clash with red-hot Iowa

Thomas Cobb

February 19, 2024

Michigan State’s men’s basketball, fresh off its first win in Ann Arbor and regular-season sweep of the Michigan Wolverines since 2019, will begin a week-long homestand in a battle with the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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MSU women's basketball uses defensive stops to hold Michigan off, win 70-66 in away match

DeShawn Johnson

February 18, 2024

Michigan State women’s basketball was able to complete the season with a sweep against its in-state rival, the University of Michigan, on Sunday after defeating the Wolverines 70-66 in a hard-fought and defense-heavy matchup. 

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MSU women's basketball bounce back from losing streak with 70-66 win over Michigan

DeShawn Johnson

February 18, 2024

After an 86-71 loss to Ohio State last Sunday and a 94-91 loss against Indiana the game prior, the Michigan State women's basketball team defeated its in-state rival 70-66 in an intense defensive battle inside the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Sunday, Feb. 18.

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MSU men’s basketball holds Michigan scoreless in final seven minutes of 73-63 road victory

Thomas Cobb

February 18, 2024

The Spartans held the Wolverines scoreless in the final 7:01 of play while scoring the final 10 points to eventually win 73-63, clinching a season sweep over their bitter rival for the first time since 2019 when MSU went 3-0 against Michigan. 

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MSU men's basketball earns season sweep over Michigan for first time since 2019 with 73-63 victory

Bella Johnson

February 17, 2024

After an 80-72 victory at Penn State, the Michigan State men’s basketball team closed out its two-game road trip with a 73-63 win at Michigan for the team’s first win in Ann Arbor since 2019.

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MSU women's basketball prepares for Big Ten rematch against Michigan Wolverines on the road

Jania Clowers

February 16, 2024

Michigan State women’s basketball is on a two-game losing streak after falling 86-71 to No. 5 Ohio State at home last Sunday and 94-91 against Indiana University away. The Spartans are traveling to Ann Arbor to have a rematch against their in-state rival, the University of Michigan, on Sunday, Feb. 18.

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Malik Hall’s career-high 29 points lead MSU men’s basketball to road win at Penn State

Thomas Cobb

February 14, 2024

Malik Hall tallied a career-high 29 points against Penn State on Wednesday night, 20 of which came in the second half. Hall finished the game going 10-for-13 from the field, a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, three assists and grabbed ten rebounds. 

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MSU men's basketball travels to take on Penn State after complete performance at home

Bella Johnson

February 14, 2024

The Michigan State men’s basketball team put on one of its best performances of the season with an 88-80 victory over then-No. 10 ranked Illinois. The Spartans made a statement on Saturday afternoon, but they need to carry the momentum on the road against Penn State on Wednesday night. 

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A year after shooting, Tom Izzo says it's important to grieve

Bella Johnson

February 12, 2024

In the wake of the Feb. 13 shooting, head men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo was tasked with holding together a community reeling at a vigil on campus just two days after.

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MSU women's basketball struggles on both sides of the ball, defeated by No. 5 Ohio State

Jania Clowers

February 11, 2024

Michigan State women's basketball could not overpower No. 5 Ohio State and its offensive powerhouses throughout the four quarters, as the Spartans fell to the Buckeyes 86-71. 

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MSU women's basketball falls to No. 5 Ohio State 86-71, earn second loss at home this season

Jania Clowers

February 11, 2024

MSU women's basketball fell to No. 5 Ohio State 86- 71 this Sunday afternoon at the Breslin Center, which now places the Spartans fifth in the Big Ten conference. The Spartans now hold a record of 17-7 overall, 7-6 in the Big Ten Conference and 11-2 at home. 

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Michigan State men's basketball pieces it all together in win over No. 10 Illinois

DeShawn Johnson

February 10, 2024

The Michigan State men's basketball team played one of its "most complete" games of the year in it's victory over the Fighting Illini of Illinois.

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MSU men's basketball downs No. 10 Illinois at home 88-80

Bella Johnson

February 10, 2024

The last time these two teams met, the Spartans fell 71-68 in one of their better-played games of the season, but the Spartans came out on top 89-80.

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MSU men's basketball looks to upset No. 10 Illinois at home

Bella Johnson

February 9, 2024

After yet another loss on the road, the Michigan State men’s basketball team will look to get back on track at home Saturday against No. 10 Illinois. The game between Michigan State and Illinois will tip-off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Breslin Center. Streaming will be available on Paramount+.

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MSU women's basketball falls short to No. 14 Indiana 94-91 in intense road battle

Jania Clowers

February 9, 2024

Michigan State women's basketball fell short to the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers on Thursday night 94-91 in a nail-biting finish on the road. The Spartans now hold a record of 17-6 overall and 7-5 in the Big Ten Conference, along with a 3-4 record away. Coming into the game, the Hoosiers were 11-0 in home games and now still hold a perfect record after they clinched a win. Before the game, both teams were on a four-game winning streak against multiple Big Ten opponents. 

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MSU women's basketball prepares for Big Ten battle against No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers

DeShawn Johnson

February 7, 2024

The Michigan State women's basketball team has been climbing up the Big Ten standings through its four-game win streak. After having a rejuvenating 76-65 rematch win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers last Monday, the Spartans will continue in their gauntlet run on Thursday in hopes of making it five consecutive wins.