It only took three-and-a-half months but Michigan State finally had a player recognized the by conference. Guard Jase Richardson on Monday was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Although the No.
Back inside the USA Today Coaches poll top 10. After exhilarating and impressive ranked victories over Purdue and rival Michigan last week, Michigan State basketball leaped five spots to No. 8 in this week’s poll.
Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) moves the ball during Michigan’s game against Michigan State at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Michigan State defeated Michigan 73-63. Rebecca Villagracia | MLive.com
Izzo made an appearance on College GameDay and was asked about his opponent's big moment following the loss. Specifically, Izzo was asked if he at all felt bad for handing Goldin a defeat right before he dropped to one knee.
Spartans head coach Tom Izzo netted his 356th conference win, taking the No. 1 in the Big Ten from first-year Michigan coach Dusty May in a 75-62 contest that saw Michigan State surge ahead in the second half. The Spartans held the Wolverines scoreless for the final 4:12 while putting up a 9-point run.
Michigan State had the best week of any Big Ten team, beating Purdue at home Tuesday and rival Michigan on the road Friday. Add in last week’s road smackdown against Illinois, and the Spartans have won three consecutive games over teams in the top 25 in NET Ranking by an average margin of 12 points. That is a strong stretch.
Michigan State beat Michigan 75-62, leading the Big Ten with standout performances from Richardson and Holloman.
The Michigan State Spartans came into Crisler Center and moved back into first place in the Big Ten Conference with a 75-62 win over the Michigan Wolverines on Friday night. The loss was the first at home this season and dropped U-M to 20-6 (12-3 Big Ten) on the season.
Michigan State basketball enters the last two weeks of the regular season atop the Big Ten standings. But the Spartans aren't alone in the title hunt.