FINAL: No. 11 Michigan State basketball pulls away from Ohio State
In one of the ugliest performances of the season, No. 11 Michigan State (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) survived an upset bid from the tough Ohio State Buckeyes.
In one of the ugliest performances of the season, No. 11 Michigan State (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) survived an upset bid from the tough Ohio State Buckeyes.
The Spartans fell 79-62 to the Badgers on Feb. 14 in an upset on the road. Back-to-back 20+ point games for redshirt junior guard Shay Colley, she had 24 and nine rebounds against Wisconsin.
After losing three in a row, the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans have appeared to right the ship, winning two straight including a close road victory Tuesday night over Wisconsin.
With Ohio State coming to the Breslin Center on Sunday, the Buckeyes may be looking at a season sweep at the hands of Michigan State.
The struggle on the road remains evident as the No. 24 Spartans fell 79-62 to the Badgers last night at the Kohl Center.
Michigan State is currently in fourth place in the Big Ten, making them eligible for a double bye in the tournament starting March 6.
No. 11 Michigan State survived a tough road night against No. 20 Wisconsin, 67-59.
The Michigan State women's basketball team celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day during their game Monday night against Indiana.
The State News spoke to Vicki Dombeck, the sports editor of the Badger Herald, Wisconsin’s student newspaper, to get a feel for the Badger team.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo met with reporters Monday afternoon at Breslin Center in advance of the No. 11 Spartans’ visit to No. 20 Wisconsin on Tuesday night.
Though MSU showed clear improvement after Saturday's 79-55 win against Minnesota, Spartans coach Tom Izzo thinks the team has a different test ahead of itself on Tuesday.
The No. 24 Spartans remain perfect at home with a 77-61 win over Indiana.
Michigan State drops two spots to No. 11 after their loss to Illinois on Feb. 5, in spite of their triumph over Minnesota on Feb. 9.
The Spartans come off a 71-86 loss to No. 16 Iowa on Feb. 7, while the Hoosiers come off a 61-65 loss to Minnesota on Feb. 6.
Nick Ward makes a comeback after not starting against Illinois and Earvin "Magic" Johnson and the rest of the 1979 team make a trip back to East Lansing.
It finally all came together for Michigan State on Saturday.
The Izzo Legacy Run/Walk will take place on April 13 on Michigan State's campus.
As Michigan State looks to end a season-long three-game losing streak, Spartans coach Tom Izzo believes the key is returning to what he believes in most.
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is right when he says this team isn't as good as last season's.
Michigan State came out on top over Iowa earlier this season, 84-70, when the Hawkeyes came to East Lansing on Dec. 30.