There’s more than first place in the Big Ten at stake tonight at the Breslin Center in the showdown between Michigan State and Indiana. The outcome will have an impact on seedings in the Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA Tournament. Indiana is ranked No. 1 in the week’s Associated Press poll and Michigan State … Continue Reading →
Finding the positives for Michigan State in its 75-52 blowout over Michigan on Tuesday wasn’t hard. What was hard was trying to narrow down what were the most impressive. Keith Appling and Gary Harris won the battle of the guards with Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. hands down. Appling had 11 points and was … Continue Reading →
Drake Harris says his plans haven’t changed, however everything else he has said makes you think otherwise. Harris is the two-sport star from Grand Rapids Christian who has committed to play football and basketball at Michigan State. But in the past few days he’s announced he’s opening up his recruiting and will take at least … Continue Reading →
Because it all doesn’t exactly fit in a news story, here’s all the statements sent out from Michigan State on Thursday concerning players leaving early for the NFL. They just cover Le’Veon Bell and Dion Sims, not William Gholston. Apparently Gholston’s move is not official, though I would be shocked if he doesn’t officially follow … Continue Reading →
This could have been Minnesota’s game from the beginning, and in the end the team that was tougher down the stretch came out on top. Andre Hollins scored 22 points to lead No. 9 Minnesota to a 76-63 victory over No. 18 Michigan State on Monday at Williams Arena. Minnesota was in control early, withstood … Continue Reading →
It’s coming down to the wire here at Williams Arena as Minnesota has gone back in front, 64-63 with 3:50 to play in the game. Andre Hollins has 16 points for the Gophers while Rodney Williams has 14. Derrick Nix now has 10 for the Spartans and Gary Harris had 12 while Keith Appling leads the … Continue Reading →
It’s continued to be back and forth here in the second half as Michigan State clings to a 59-56 lead over Minnesota. However, coming out of the break, Rodney Williams will be at the free-throw line for the Gophers. Keith Appling has been the catalyst for the Spartans in the second half and has 15 … Continue Reading →
The pace has slowed a bit, but the game is still tight. Michigan State went on an 11-0 run and took its first lead of the game in the process and holds a 55-52 advantage with 11:56 to play. Keith Appling has picked it up on the offensive end, scoring six points in the run. … Continue Reading →
Minnesota quickly opened a seven-point lead to begin the second half, but Michigan State has fought right back and have a chance to cut the lead to two coming back from the timeout. Gary Harris was the recipient of a steal from Derrick Nix and took it in for the layup and drew a foul. … Continue Reading →
Michigan State closed the first half on a 13-2 run to cut Minnesota’s lead down to 39-38 at the break. Travis Trice nailed a 3-pointer at the buzzer, his third of the half. He leads the Spartans with nine points as Keith Apppling and Gary Harris both sat with two fouls. Derrick Nix has had … Continue Reading →