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Izzo weighs in on NCAA tournament expansion
After NCAA President Charlie Baker restated he's open to expanding the tournament, Tom Izzo said he has mixed feelings.
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Seniors shine in MSU women's basketball 104-68 Senior Day victory
Michigan State erupted for 104 points on senior day, snapping a two-game skid behind a dominant second quarter, relentless defense and 63 combined points from its senior class in a 36-point rout of Northwestern.
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Defend, rebound and run: More than a motto in MSU's win over UCLA
MSU adheres to a simple motto to win games: defend, rebound and run. Those three words were exactly how MSU came on top against UCLA.
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MSU dominates UCLA, showcasing sharp shooting and strong defense
Michigan State basketball needed a victory after losing three of its last four. On Tuesday, it got one, defeating UCLA with suffocating defense, stellar three point shooting and a consistent offense that didn’t relax.
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MSU women’s basketball celebrates Senior Day vs. Northwestern
No. 18 MSU women’s basketball looks to bounce back from a tough February stretch when it hosts Northwestern for Senior Day Wednesday at Breslin Center. The Spartans are coming off a 1-4 month, including back-to-back blowout losses, and a win would help regain momentum before the postseason while sending their seniors out with a victory.
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MSU looks to adjust in Big Ten matchup against UCLA
Michigan State men's basketball has struggled as of late. Losing the past three of four, head coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans hope to fix its defensive woes, adjust to the loss of an injured player and find itself victorious in this weeks matchup against UCLA.
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Michigan sweeps MSU women's basketball in commanding 86-65 victory
What began as a highly anticipated rematch between in-state rivals quickly unraveled for Michigan State. After trading blows early, a turnover-plagued second quarter flipped the game on its head, allowing Michigan Wolverines to seize control and cruise past the Michigan State Spartans, 86-65. Michigan capitalized on MSU’s mistakes and second-chance opportunities to complete the season sweep, while injuries and exposed weaknesses compounded a frustrating night for the Spartans as they search for answers late in the season.
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MSU women’s basketball prepares for rematch against rival Michigan
A rivalry that already delivered a classic gets a high-stakes sequel Sunday in Ann Arbor. After an overtime thriller in East Lansing, No. 13 Michigan State Spartans and No. 7 Michigan Wolverines meet again with postseason positioning on the line. While Michigan remains in the hunt for the Big Ten regular-season title, MSU looks to regain momentum, avoid a season sweep and steady its NCAA tournament outlook. With seeding, pride and momentum at stake, round two promises to carry just as much intensity as the first.
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Jordan Scott to see 'double' minutes ahead of Wisconsin
Jordan Scott has been a "pleasant surprise" for Tom Izzo, who will earn his third start and increased minutes at Wisconsin on Friday.
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MSU drops third straight home game to No. 2 UCLA
Michigan State faced its toughest test of the season Wednesday and came up short. No. 2 UCLA overwhelmed the No. 13 Spartans from the opening tip, using suffocating defense, balanced scoring and a dominant rebounding performance to secure an 86-63 win. Despite a stronger second half, MSU never found an offensive rhythm against the experienced Bruins, who showed why they are a legitimate national title contender.
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Lauren Betts and No. 2 UCLA present major test for No. 13 MSU
A top-15 matchup arrives in East Lansing as No. 13 Michigan State looks to take its next step against No. 2 UCLA and senior center Lauren Betts. The Bruins enter Breslin Center unbeaten in Big Ten play, while the Spartans aim to turn their turnover-forcing defense into a season-defining victory.
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Spartan freshmen shine in heavyweight victory over No. 5 Illinois
Michigan State basketball needed a bounce back victory to end its recent slump. On Saturday night against No. 5 Illinois, the Spartans got this, aided by two freshmen players that made the difference between victory and defeat.
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MSU grinds out overtime win facing No. 5 Illinois
MSU fought from behind most of the night, but capitalized when needed to top No. 5 Illinois 85-82.
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Former Spartan Jase Richardson announced as NBA Dunk Contest participant
Jase Richardson will be competing in this year's NBA Dunk Contest, following his father, who won the contest twice.
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Izzo remains undecided on how to handle Fears
Tom Izzo said he's still grappling with whether or not to punish his star point guard after a week of scrutiny
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MSU’s Divine Ugochukwu out for season with broken foot
MSU's Divine Ugochukwu will undergo season-ending foot surgery next week and will be out for the remainder of the season, head coach Tom Izzo said.
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MSU enters slump following loss to Minnesota with Illinois coming up
Michigan State basketball is in a slump; a rough stretch of games, as head coach Tom Izzo calls it. Following its 76-73 loss to Minnesota, the Spartans look to get back on track as they face off against a hot Illinois team on Saturday.
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Turnovers plague MSU women’s basketball in blowout loss to Maryland
Michigan State’s turnover-forcing identity disappeared Wednesday night, as the Spartans committed a season-high 20 turnovers in an 86-70 loss to No. 22 Maryland at the Breslin Center. Sloppy play and second-quarter struggles allowed the Terrapins to seize control, handing MSU its first back-to-back losses of the season.
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MSU prepares for top-25 clash against struggling Maryland squad
Michigan State women’s basketball faces another critical test in February as the Spartans welcome No. 22 Maryland to the Breslin Center. With four ranked matchups this month, MSU continues a stretch that could define its standing in the Big Ten race. Maryland enters on a four-game losing streak but remains dangerous behind breakout guard Oluchi Okananwa and sharpshooter Yarden Garzon. The matchup also carries personal significance for senior guard Jalyn Brown, a Baltimore native, as the Spartans look to bounce back from a narrow overtime loss to Michigan.
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MSU begins second half of Big Ten play with road test at Minnesota
MSU is coming off just its third loss of the season, but the schedule doesn't let up with a road test at Minnesota next.