Michigan State vs. Ohio State
Michigan State faces a tough road test with a 4 p.m. game today against Ohio State. Follow the action here with live updates by Matt Charboneau of The Detroit News.
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Michigan State University
Despite loss, Izzo reminds Spartans there is still plenty to play for
There’s no doubt there was plenty of hair pulling and nail-biting over Michigan State’s loss to Indiana on Tuesday. Not because the Spartans lost as much as this team again showed how good it can be by almost beating the top team in the nation on a night it simply did not play well. Is … Continue Reading →
Michigan State vs. Indiana
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 →
Costello makes most of his opportunity for Michigan State
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 →
Holding on to Drake Harris might be tough for Michigan State
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 →
What was said surrounding MSU players leaving early for NFL Draft
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 →
Minnesota's late surge sends Michigan State home with a loss
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 →
Minnesota back in front as battle with MSU goes to the wire
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 →
Michigan State hanging on against Minnesota
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 →
Michigan State pulls ahead of Minnesota in second half
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 →