After going down early, Michigan State basketball survived a nail-biter vs. Illinois to stay undefeated and alone at the top if the Big Ten.
EAST LANSING – Round one of the rivalry went to Michigan before Michigan State held serve. And then some.
Alums, media and others across the college basketball landscape sounded off on the Spartans' win over the Illini
Michigan State led 1-0 before Stramel knocked in a rebound with less than two minutes remaining in the first period. With the Spartans shorthanded midway through the second, Howard served up a perfect 2-on-1 pass for Stramel’s one-timer that beat Michigan goalie Logan Stein.
Facing its toughest test of the conference season Sunday, the No. 12 Michigan State men’s basketball team (16-2, 7-0 Big Ten) won a tightly contested game against No. 19 Illinois, 80-78 at Breslin Center. Taking advantage of foul trouble and making a number of finishes under contact and pressure, the Spartans remain atop the Big Ten standings.
No. 12 Michigan State made a statement on Sunday, defending its home court against one of the top teams in the Big Ten, No. 19 Illinois,
No. 1 Michigan State hockey made a statement on Saturday night, bouncing back from its overtime loss to No. 10 Michigan the night before
Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points and Jaden Akins scored 16, leading No. 12 Michigan State to a 90-85 victory over Penn State on Wednesday night. The Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) have won 10 straight for the first time since the 2018-19 season,
The Michigan State Spartans basketball team return to East Lansing to take on Penn State and attempt to extend their nine-game winning streak.
Moments after Michigan killed off another penalty, a cluster of both Wolverines and Spartans crowded Stein in the net front. Without much speed or force behind the puck, Michigan State forward Charlie Stramel tipped the puck in to snatch the Spartans’ second goal.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - No. 1 Michigan State hockey took down rival No. 10 Michigan, 4-1, at Munn Arena in East Lansing Saturday night. Michigan State’s win ensured the rivals split a home-and-home series this weekend after Michigan won 3-2 in overtime Friday. The teams combined for 21 penalties in a chippy, heated rivalry game.