Category Archives: Sports ~ Michigan State Basketball
Kohler's Double-Double, Fears' Perfect Free Throws Power MSU Past Iowa
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State opened Big Ten play with a convincing 71-52 win over Iowa on Tuesday night at the Breslin Center, improving to 8-0. The Spartans overc...
Dec 02, 2025
Michigan State Secures Third Ranked Win, Tops Tar Heels 74-58
Photo: Vincent Carchietta ~ Imagn ImagesFORT MYERS, Fla ~ Michigan State made a statement Thursday, overpowering No. 16 North Carolina 74-58 at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. The No. 11 Spartans leaned on th...
Nov 27, 2025
Michigan State Dominates East Carolina, Sets Stage for North Carolina Showdown
Photo: Nathan Ray Seebeck ~ Imagn ImagesFORT MYERS, Fla. ~ Michigan State left little doubt about its early-season form Tuesday afternoon, dismantling East Carolina 89-56 in its opening game in the Fo...
Nov 25, 2025
Izzo's Squad Stays Perfect With 84-56 Win at Breslin Center
Photo: Dale Young ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State continued its early-season dominance Friday night, rolling past Detroit Mercy 84-56 at the Breslin Center. From the opening tip, the Spart...
Nov 21, 2025
Spartans Dominate Wildcats Behind Hot Shooting at Madison Square Garden
Photo: Vincent Carchietta ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ Michigan State delivered a convincing performance at Madison Square Garden, defeating Kentucky 83-66 in the Champions Classic. From the opening t...
Nov 18, 2025
Carr Emphasizes Accountability as Michigan State Cruises to Victory
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State stayed unbeaten with a convincing 79-60 win over San Jose State at the Breslin Center, leaning on its size and depth to control the game. The Spartans jumped out to a 19-...
Nov 13, 2025 Nov 13, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) drives past San Jose State Spartans guard Ben Roseborough (11) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images
Izzo Praises Defense, Warns Against Complacency After Arkansas Win
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo didn't sugarcoat his team's performance following Saturday's win. While he praised the Spartans' improved defense and rebounding, he admitted there's ...
Nov 11, 2025 Michigan State's coach Tom Izzo calls out to players during the first half in the game against Bowling Green on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Izzo's Spartans Prove Grit Can Win Games Without the Three
EAST LANSING ~ In a gritty early-season showdown, No. 22 Michigan State edged No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 at the Breslin Center, leaning heavily on physicality and paint dominance to overcome a rough night ...
Nov 08, 2025 Michigan State's Cam Ward dunks against Arkansas during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Michigan State Opens Season With Gritty Win Over Colgate
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State kicked off its 2025-26 season with an 80-69 win over Colgate at the Breslin Center, but the victory didn't come easy. The Spartans couldn't find rhythm early and entered ...
Nov 03, 2025 Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. steals the ball from Colgate during the second half on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
Tom Izzo Previews the Upcoming MSU Basketball Season on "'JR Morning"
EAST LANSING, MI ~ Michigan State men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo joined "'JR Morning" Thursday to preview the upcoming season, starting with a matchup with Colgate next Monday, Nov. 3. The No. 2...
Oct 30, 2025 Oct 28, 2025; Hartford, CT, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the first half against the Connecticut Huskies at PeoplesBank Arena. Photo: Mark Smith-IMAGN IMAGES
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