Ahead of the Big Ten women's basketball tournament, MSU earned the No. 6 seed and a bye going into postseason play.
Michigan State University men’s basketball is one step closer to a Big Ten title.
The Spartans were again clinical in the final minutes of a character-testing game.
The No. 23 MSU women's basketball team ended off the 2024-25 regular season in a suspenseful 73-58 win over Minnesota on Saturday, honoring four seniors in the victory.
The No. 23 ranked MSU women's basketball will honor four seniors on Saturday in their final matchup of the 2024-25 regular season as they host Minnesota.
As February winds down, MSU controls its path to its first Big Ten championship in five seasons.
With the game tied at 55, Holloman launched a three-quarter-court heave as time expired, watching as it swished through the net in what felt like slow motion.
Maryland’s success has been fueled by its starting lineup, dubbed the “Crab Five.” Freshman center Drik Queen, junior guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie, senior forward Julian Reese, sophomore guard Rodney Rice and fifth-year guard Selton Miguel have developed strong chemistry, propelling Maryland to fourth in the Big Ten standings.
Michigan State men’s basketball freshman guard Jase Richardson was named the Big Ten Player of the Week.
Following a rough two-game road stretch, the MSU women's basketball team returned home and took the victory over the Indiana Hoosiers, using a "next shot" mentality to overcome rough start.
On Sunday afternoon, in a 73-65 win against Indiana, Tate contributed 16 points, three rebounds, and four steals. The Spartans snapped their two-game losing streak, improving to 20-7 overall and 10-6 in Big Ten play.
Michigan State University men’s basketball holds a half-game lead atop the Big Ten.
The Spartans were again resolute against Michigan, in the rivalry’s most anticipated game in years.
This matchup — and the March 9 rematch in East Lansing — carries significant weight in the Big Ten title race, marking the first time MSU and Michigan have battled for the top spot since 2018-19.
The first of two meetings between the in-state foes gives MSU an opportunity to grab first place and set up a high-stakes rematch in East Lansing on the final day of the regular season, while a Michigan win would strengthen its grip on the conference race with two weeks remaining.
In a game that remained tight until late in the second half, MSU (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) pulled away to secure a 75-66 win over Purdue (19-8, 11-5 Big Ten).
The Spartans took control near the end of the first half, using their “strength and numbers” as they bested Purdue for the second time in eleven tries, dating back to 2019.
MSU has beaten Purdue just once in the teams’ last ten meetings dating back to 2019.
MSU’s 79-65 comeback win over Illinois marked its 20th victory of the season and 11th in Big Ten play. The Spartans improved to 5-2 on the road, joining just three other Big Ten teams with at least five away wins. After the game, Izzo credited the MSU community for playing a role in his coaching success.
The Spartans tightened the screws at the right time, holding the Fighting Illini scoreless over the last 8:29 of play on 0-for-19 shooting.