Michigan State basketball fell to Michigan 83-71 in a game which saw the Spartans fail an attempt to comeback from an 18 point deficit.
Despite being told not to line up outside the Breslin Center before 6 p.m. for the Michigan State - Michigan men's basketball game, students tried all day — while those who came earlier were escorted away by security, a large crowd gathered at 4:30 p.m., frustrated at the rule and eager to support their team.
Michigan State women’s basketball took care of business on the road before turning its attention to a rivalry matchup. Behind a dominant first half and relentless defensive pressure, the No. 13 Spartans rolled past Purdue 86-65 in West Lafayette, improving to 19-2 and setting the stage for a top 15 showdown with No. 9 Michigan.
MSU and UM will face each other on Friday for the 197th time in their collective history. The two teams have different styles, but have cemented themselves among the elites.
It's been eight years since Michigan State men's basketball has lost to Michigan in the Breslin Center. On Friday, Jan, 30 at 8 p.m. the Spartan's will attempt to continue that streak in a game that will be defined by good defense and consistent post play.
It wasn't always pretty, but behind a 29-point effort from Jeremy Fears Jr., MSU topped Rutgers 88-79
The big game vs. the Wolverines is just four days away, but first MSU travels to Rutgers looking to build on its successes.
It was domination at Breslin on Saturday as MSU controlled Maryland from the start in a 91-48 win.
In Michigan State's 91-48 victory over Maryland, the Spartan's did everything well. They passed the ball consistently, put the ball through the hoop with ease, played aggressive defense that suffocated Maryland's offense, and found themselves running circles around the Terrapins in a dominating victory.
Michigan State women’s basketball survived a frantic fourth-quarter scare to defeat USC 74-68 at Breslin Center. The Spartans saw a double-digit lead nearly disappear before redshirt sophomore Kennedy Blair’s clutch and-one and senior Grace VanSlooten’s late steal sealed the victory. Despite shooting just 38.2% from the field, Michigan State’s defense and 19-for-24 free-throw shooting underscored a team message of resilience that has defined its season.
On Jan. 24, Michigan State men's basketball finds itself playing an underwhelming Big Ten opponent: the Maryland Terrapins. For MSU to avoid the upset, the Spartans must limit turnovers and fend off Maryland's two premier players.
MSU had its ups and downs in a pair of West Coast games, but ultimately prevailed with two convincing wins.
Michigan State women’s basketball walked into one of the Big Ten’s toughest road environments knowing it would be tested. Early foul trouble disrupted the Spartans’ rhythm, forcing key players to the bench and leaving MSU playing catch-up the rest of the night. Despite a stronger second half and a late push led by Rashunda Jones, Michigan State could not overcome its first-half deficit, falling 75-68 to No. 11 Iowa. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak and highlighted the thin margin for error when facing elite opponents on the road.
No, 12 MSU will head west to play Washington and Oregon starting this Saturday with a match-up against the Huskies.
Michigan State survived a thrilling late-game showdown with No. 24 Nebraska, edging the Cornhuskers 73-71 to secure a program-best 17-1 start. Junior guard Rashunda Jones and sophomore forward Juliann Woodard delivered clutch free throws in the final seconds, while senior guard Jalyn Brown made two critical defensive stops and hit a game-tying 3-pointer to keep the Spartans in control. Despite struggling from beyond the arc, MSU found ways to win, highlighting depth, resilience, and the advantage of playing at home under head coach Robyn Fralick’s dominant 35-4 record at the Breslin Center. The victory sets the stage for a road test Sunday against No. 11 Iowa in Iowa City.
Jeremy Fears scored a career-high 23 points in MSU's domination of Indiana, proving he can be the next great Spartan point guard.
Michigan State men's basketball dominated Indiana 81-60 in a game that saw the Spartans play physical, play tough, play cool and collected in the face of a Hoosier team that could not keep up.
MSU battled, battled, and battled more until a pair of Spartan veterans took it into their own hands and provided a spark in MSU's 76-66 win against Northwestern.
In a college athletics world where much is changing, there's a pair of coaches in Michigan who share one of the game's longest-lasting relationships.
In Saturday's 79-70 victory over Oakland, Michigan State men's basketball was caught in a physical game where the Grizzlies front court and back court played. It was a game that put MSU’s grit and grind to the test.