Michigan State is threatening to run away with the game early in the second half. Keith Appling has hit three straight jumpers — including a 3-pointer — and pushed the lead to 19, the biggest of the game. Michigan’s Tim Hardaway Jr. got his first basket of the game early in the second half, cutting … Continue Reading →
No. 8 Michigan State had its way in the first half, shooting well from outside and in the paint and taking a 38-24 lead over No. 4 Michigan at halftime at the Breslin Center. Derrick Nix had 10 points, Gary Harris nine — all on 3-pointers — and Branden Dawson eight in the first 20 … Continue Reading →
Michigan State is staying aggressive, going to the basket in the first nine minutes, connecting on 9 of 13 field goals in the first few minutes. The Spartans have gotten a pair of 3-pointers from Gary Harris and three baskets from Branden Dawson to fuel their offense. Michigan is staying in it, with a pair … Continue Reading →
The Spartans have come out with the Breslin crowd behind them and hit five of their first seven field goals. Branden Dawson has six early points and baskets by Derrick Nix and Keith Appling have staked MSU to an early lead. Dawson has attacked the rim and the Spartans have been aggressive at trying to … Continue Reading →
Michigan freshman Mitch McGary will start for the first time in tonight’s game against the Spartans. McGary, who has played a larger role since Jordan Morgan’s ankle injury, will look to set a tone against the MSU frontcourt of Derrick Nix and Adreian Payne. McGary, at 6-foot-10, is developing into the Wolverines most consistent post … Continue Reading →
The Wolverines have a few special guests travel to Breslin Center for the showdown matchup against Michigan State. Football coach Brady Hoke and his wife, along with defensive coordinator Greg Mattison and his wife, are sitting behind the Michigan bench. Lloyd Carr, who coached the Wolverines to a share of the 1997 national championship, also … Continue Reading →
Michigan might be getting back to full strength — just in time for its showdown with Michigan State. Starting big man Jordan Morgan, who missed Saturday’s game at Wisconsin because of a sprained ankle he suffered against Illinois on Jan. 27. Morgan could prove valuable in guarding Michigan State big men Derrick Nix and Adreian … Continue Reading →
Western Michigan will be playing in its biggest series in program history this weekend when the No. 6 Broncos host No. 3 Miami at Lawson Arena. The series gets underway Friday night. WMU has never won a Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) regular season championship. The Broncos trail Miami by a single point with eight … Continue Reading →
Bloomington, Ind. — After getting to the No. 1 ranking for the first time since the 1992-93 season, Michigan couldn’t hold it — against the likely new No. 1 team. The Wolverines fell behind in the first half and worked their way back but couldn’t get the lead against No. 3 Indiana and fell, 81-73, … Continue Reading →
After Indiana went on an 11-0 run to break the 40-40 tie, Michigan has bounced back, cutting the lead to 53-49 with 11:40 remaining. The Wolverines have been up and down all game but have relied heavily on Trey Burke’s 17 points. But Mitch McGary has chipped in eight points off the bench and Nik … Continue Reading →