Category Archives: Sports ~ Michigan State Basketball
Spartans Overcome Halftime Deficit to Top Wildcats, Improve to 14-2
Photo: Dale Young ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State clawed back from a halftime deficit to secure a 76-66 win over Northwestern at the Breslin Center, improving to 14-2 overall and 4-1 in Bi...
Jan 09, 2026
Carr Leads Michigan State Past Trojans in Statement Win
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State came out of the gate with purpose, delivering a dominant 80-51 win over USC at the Breslin Center on Monday night. From tipoff, the Sp...
Jan 05, 2026
Turnovers Doom Michigan State in 58-56 Loss to No. 13 Nebraska
Photo: Dylan Widger ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State traveled to Lincoln and came away with a hard-fought 58-56 loss to No. 13 Nebraska. Both teams entered the game locked at 33-33 at halft...
Jan 02, 2026
Michigan State Rolls to 12-1 With Win Over Cornell, Big Ten Play Ahead
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State delivered a high-energy performance in their non-conference finale, claiming victory over Cornell with a final score of 114-97 at the ...
Dec 29, 2025
Carr's Career Night Lifts Michigan State Past Oakland, 79-70, at Little Caesars Arena
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State leaned on a breakout performance from junior forward Coen Carr to escape Little Caesars Arena with a 79-70 win over Oakland, improving...
Dec 20, 2025
NCAA Releases 2027 Final Four Logo Hosted at Ford Field
DETROIT, MI ~ For the first time since 2009, the NCAA Final Four will be held at Ford Field. The semifinals are set for April 3, 2027 while the final will be held on April 5, 2027. Michigan State Univ...
Dec 19, 2025
Michigan State Dominates Toledo 92-69 Behind Kohler's Double-Double
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State powered past Toledo with a decisive 92-69 victory Tuesday, surging to a 10-1 record and showcasing dominant performances from both the...
Dec 16, 2025
Ugochukwu Scores 23, Sparks Spartans to Big Ten Win Over Penn State
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State opened its Big Ten road slate with a tense 76-72 win over Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center. The Spartans, coming off a tough loss to ...
Dec 13, 2025
Michigan State Makes Statement Wins, But Shooting Guard Battle Looms
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State has kicked off the season with a statement. At 8-1, the Spartans have already knocked off three ranked teams, Arkansas, Kentucky and N...
Dec 08, 2025
Cameron Boozer Sparks Second-Half Surge as Duke Tops Michigan State
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ In a heavyweight showdown that felt like March in December, No. 4 Duke outlasted No. 7 Michigan State 66-60 at the Breslin Center. The Spartans led f...
Dec 06, 2025
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