In the Big Apple and playing in the 15th annual Champions Classic, Michigan State basketball played with togetherness, physicality and a great defensive effort that propelled the Spartans to a 83-66 victory over No. 12 Kentucky.
MSU is 3-0, a strong start. But over the next month, the Spartans will face three top-25 teams, beginning with Kentucky on Tuesday.
Michigan State wasted no time overpowering Western Michigan, exploding out to an 18-0 start and never looking back in a dominant 98-44 win. A perfect 9-for-9 career-high performance from Isaline Alexander and a spark-filled night from Kennedy Blair fueled the Spartans’ surge, pushing MSU to a 4-0 start behind its most complete showing of the season.
Tom Izzo has added to a top-five recruiting class with the addition of five-star Ethan Taylor
Michigan State basketball players will soon appear in NBA 2K26, with Coen Carr’s dunk animation included in the game. MSU is one of 16 college programs being added, with the 2K scan truck visiting several schools to capture players’ movements for the upcoming college basketball experience.
In MSU basketball's 79-60 win, it opened the game against San José State with suffocating defense that showcased physicality and speed. It closed the game playing mundane and sluggish. It was a tale of two defensive halves, and consistency was to blame.
Jeremy Fears has prided himself on his ability to lead by example. Tonight, his calm leadership and clutch shooting sealed the win for MSU
No. 24 Michigan State continued its early-season dominance Wednesday night, cruising to a 96-52 win over Youngstown State behind another stifling defensive effort and a breakout shooting performance. The Spartans forced 27 turnovers, hauled in eight offensive rebounds in a gritty second quarter, and saw four players score in double figures — all trademarks of Robyn Fralick’s “team ball” mentality.
Heading into a "trap game" against San José State, MSU and head coach Tom Izzo are searching for an answer from three while taking the next step in their physicality.
Now in the polls for 18 straight weeks, MSU is ranked No. 17 in the country.
No. 23 Michigan State used defensive pressure and balanced scoring to pull away from Eastern Michigan, 92-60. A total of 30 turnovers, 36 points off giveaways and four double-digit scorers defined the Spartans’ second win of the season.
Michigan State overcame cold three-point shooting with toughness inside, outmuscling No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 behind a dominant paint performance led by freshman Cam Ward’s double-double. The Spartans’ physicality and defense defined the win, earning a key early-season résumé boost at the Breslin Center.
Freshman Cam Ward scored 18 in his first of what will likely be many dominant performances in MSU's statement win over Arkansas.
MSU will tip against No. 14 Arkansas on Saturday, but much needs to be improved before then
Michigan State women’s basketball opened its season with a record-setting performance, smothering Mercyhurst 125-39 behind a relentless full-court defense that forced 36 turnovers and produced 62 points off takeaways. Head coach Robyn Fralick’s squad showcased its trademark intensity from start to finish, highlighted by standout performances from freshman guard Amy Terrain and veterans Theryn Hallock and Grace VanSlooten. With the win, MSU not only set a program scoring record but also sent a clear message — this year’s team plans to defend and dominate.
MSU men's basketball opened their season with an ugly 80-69 win over Colgate at the Breslin Center. The Spartans start out the season 1-0, but have a lot of room for improvement if they want to replicate some of the success of last season.
After an uninspired first game, MSU proved that it takes everyone to win, no matter who you face.
Four veterans will be the key to this season's team, but the biggest question among them will be who can be the go-to guy.
Ahead of the new season, Jaxon Kohler said he'll be embracing his psycho mentality in the paint for his final season at MSU.
Michigan State women’s basketball enters the 2024–25 season ranked No. 23 in the preseason AP Top 25, marking the first time under head coach Robyn Fralick the program has opened the year nationally ranked. Despite graduating guard Julia Ayrault, the Spartans return key contributors Grace VanSlooten and Theryn Hallock while adding several experienced transfers and promising freshmen. MSU will open its season with an exhibition against Michigan Tech on Oct. 22 at the Breslin Center.