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WATCH: Tom Izzo previews Northwestern
Watch men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo preview Saturday's game against Northwestern (15-12, 6-8 Big Ten).
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Women's basketball lacks urgency, consistency down the stretch
After a huge win this past Sunday over Michigan, the Spartans looked to keep the momentum against Nebraska. The Spartans fell short and with only two games left heading into the Big Ten Tournament, there seems to be a lack of urgency and effort heading into the final stretch of the season.
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Winston growing into leadership role, learning from senior teammates
To get the Spartans a Big Ten title, or to reach their goals of winning a National Championship, MSU coach Tom Izzo said he thinks point guard Cassius Winston has to be the man to step up.
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Women's basketball falls to Nebraska, 79-69
On Valentine’s Day MSU looked to gain another quality win as the season closes as they hosted Nebraska in a neck and neck type of game. However, the Spartans fell short, 79-69.
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Four takeaways from No. 2 men's basketball blowout of Minnesota
Three days after passing what was likely their biggest test of the season thus far, and beating No. 6 Purdue at the Breslin Center, the second-ranked men’s basketball team went on the road and took care of business against Minnesota (14-14, 3-12 Big Ten).
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No. 2 men's basketball destroys Minnesota on the road
The Spartans (25-3, 13-2 Big Ten) kept making one 3-pointer after another and hit 10 shots from deep in the first half to ease past Minnesota (14-14, 3-12) 87-57 at Williams Arena on Tuesday night.
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Preview: Men's basketball, Minnesota going in opposite directions
A win against No. 2 MSU could salvage Minnesota’s season, and it would also end a seven-game losing streak. The Spartans (24-3, 12-2), however, are off to their best start since 2000-01 — when the team also got off to a 24-3 start — and looking to cut Ohio State’s lead in the conference standings to a half game.
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Injuries and schedule cause of recent women's basketball struggles
In a tough and loud environment the women’s basketball team snapped their six game losing streak to rival Michigan on Sunday afternoon, 66-61. However, the Spartans currently sit at 15-11 on the season and 5-8 in the Big Ten.
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Men's basketball moves to No. 2 in latest AP poll
Men's basketball has jumped from No. 4 to No. 2 in the latest AP poll released Monday, after a week in which the top three-ranked teams suffered defeats.
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Women's basketball reflects on pink game and breast cancer awareness
On a packed Sunday afternoon at the Breslin Center the women’s basketball team hosted their annual pink game against rival University of Michigan in support of breast cancer awareness.
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Women's basketball snaps six-game losing streak to No. 21 Michigan
Sunday afternoon showcased a packed Breslin Center with pink all-around the court as MSU hosted No. 21 Michigan in the annual pink game. The Spartans ended their six game losing streak by defeating the Wolverines, 66-61.
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Hoops notes: For Izzo and others, Saturday's game was for Jud
Saturday’s game was important for MSU for another reason that had nothing to do with the team’s title hopes or postseason aspirations. It was important because it was a night to honor legendary coach Jud Heathcote, who passed away last August at the age of 90.
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Bridges' game-winning shot against No. 3 Purdue 'felt like a movie'
With the ball in hand, Bridges, a 6-foot-7 standout from Flint who returned to East Lansing for his sophomore season, dribbled near the top of the key. Instead of driving past Purdue’s Dakota Mathias to layup the go-ahead shot, he decided to play hero.
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WATCH: Reactions after No. 4 men's hoops' win against No. 3 Purdue
Watch coaches and players react after No. 4 men's basketball's 68-65 win over No. 3 Purdue Saturday night.
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Men's basketball beats No. 3 Purdue thanks to Bridges' game-winning shot
Saturday seemed like a game the Spartans were destined to win. Between a memorial for former MSU basketball coach Jud Heathcote —who led the Spartans to the 1979 National Championship as part of a 19-year career in East Lansing, but died last August — and a recruiting visit from standout recruit Vernon Carey Jr., a sold out crowd at the Breslin Center erupted on a game-winning three pointer from forward Miles Bridges.
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Preview: Men's hoops aims to boost Big Ten title chances against Purdue
No. 4 MSU (23-3, 11-2) has not played a team as formidable as No. 3 Purdue (23-3, 12-1).
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Offensive inconsistency and fatigue result of six-game losing streak
Heading into Thursday’s matchup against No. 10 Maryland the Spartans looked to snap their five-game losing streak, but instead extended it to six as it looks if though the offensive inconsistency and fatigue seems to be playing a huge role.
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WATCH: Men's basketball previews Saturday's matchup with No. 3 Purdue
Watch Tom Izzo, freshman forward Jaren Jackson Jr., sophomore forward Miles Bridges and sophomore guard Cassius Winston preview Saturday's game against No. 3 Purdue.
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Know Thy Enemy: Boilermakers' weakness may be rebounding
To get a better understanding of Purdue, The State News talked with Rebecca Schneider, assistant sports editor for the Purdue Exponent, the school’s student publication.
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Women's basketball loses sixth straight against Maryland
Nothing has been going MSU’s way in the past two weeks as the Spartans lose their sixth straight to No. 10 Maryland on Thursday night, 76-68.