Michigan State defeats Duke 68-67 and heads to Final Four
Cassius Winston put Michigan State on his shoulders and carried the Spartans into the Final Four for the first time since 2015.
Michigan State coach Izzo joins Final Four first timers
Tom Izzo drew up the perfect play at the perfect moment, sending Michigan State past mighty Duke for a spot in the Final Four. The trip is always emotional, but Izzo has done it before. This will be his eighth Final Four and a chance for a second national championship. The other three Final Four coaches all will be the new kids at the dance.
Michigan State defeats LSU 80-63, advancing to East Regional final
The Spartans beat LSU 80-63 for a 10th trip to the Elite Eight under Tom Izzo.
Winston, Michigan State hold off Bradley 76-65
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - For about 35 minutes, it felt like Bradley might pull off the first bracket-busting stunner of this year's NCAA Tournament. Michigan State survived by leaning on the brilliance of Cassius Winston and a remarkably efficient performance at the free throw line. Winston scored 26 points and second-seeded Michigan State, thanks in part to a season-high, 25-of-26 showing...
Michigan State's Ahrens taken from court with leg injury
CHICAGO (AP) - Michigan State forward Kyle Ahrens injured his left ankle and was taken off the court on a stretcher Sunday, and his status was uncertain as the No. 6 Spartans headed to the NCAA Tournament. Ahrens, a junior who was averaging 4.8 points per game, was hurt in the first half of Michigan State's 65-60 win over Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament championship game.
Ward returns to Michigan State's rotation against Ohio State
CHICAGO (AP) - Michigan State star forward Nick Ward has returned to the rotation after missing five games because of a broken left hand. The team's second-leading scorer, Ward checked in just over four minutes into the Spartans' Big Ten Tournament matchup against Ohio State and promptly hit a short jumper. He had missed five consecutive games after suffering a hairline fracture in his...
WATCH: No. 7 Michigan heads to No. 9 Michigan State for B1G title
Michigan State's Breslin Center has hosted a slew of important games since it opened three decades ago.
Smith helps Indiana top No. 6 Michigan State 63-62
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Indiana made enough big plays to squeak past Michigan State - again. This time, it was Justin Smith leading the way. Smith scored a career-high 24 points, helping the Hoosiers beat the sixth-ranked Spartans 63-62 on Saturday. Devonte Green added 13 points as Indiana (15-14, 6-12 Big Ten) earned its second straight win against a ranked opponent. The Hoosiers beat No. 19...
Michigan State's Winston has become player of year candidate
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Cassius Winston is a reflection of his parents and Michigan State is reaping the benefits. The point guard plays and sounds like his soft-spoken father, Reg. The junior controls the tempo, speeding it up at times and taking it slow at others, while not saying much to anyone. "I definitely got that from my dad," Winston said. "Cool, calm and...
WATCH: No. 10 Michigan State knocks off No. 7 Michigan 77-70
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Underestimate Tom Izzo and Michigan State at your peril. The Spartans are plenty dangerous - even when they're short-handed and playing on the road against a highly ranked rival. Cassius Winston had 27 points and eight assists, and 10th-ranked Michigan State moved into sole possession of first place in the Big Ten with a 77-70 victory over No. 7 Michigan on Sunday.
Ward breaks hand in Michigan State's win over Ohio State
Michigan State announced Sunday night that center Nick Ward "sustained a hairline fracture of his left hand" during their win over Ohio State.
Winston outduels Happ in Michigan State win
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Michigan State coach Tom Izzo called it grit. Perhaps no Spartan embodied that more Tuesday night than his point guard. Cassius Winston scored 23 points to help No. 11 Michigan State beat 20th-ranked Wisconsin 67-59. In doing so, the Michigan State (20-5, 11-3 Big Ten) star outdueled Wisconsin's Ethan Happ, who scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
Illinois' defense spurs 79-74 win over No. 9 Michigan State
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois coach Brad Underwood had tears in his eyes after his Illini upset Tom Izzo's ninth-ranked Michigan State Spartans. "Michigan State is a great team, and Tom is a great coach," Underwood said. "They're everything I want to be." Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points, and the Illini used its swarming defense to shock the Spartans. Illinois forced...
Spartans' Langford to miss rest of season
Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo announced Wednesday night that junior guard Josh Langford will miss the rest of the season
No. 6 Michigan State blows past No. 19 Iowa, 82-67
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Iowa had the crowd rocking and plenty of momentum on its side. But sixth-ranked Michigan State had the necessary toughness, blowing past the upstart Hawkeyes in a vintage Tom Izzo performance on the road. Cassius Winston scored 23 points, Nick Ward had 21 points with 10 rebounds and the Spartans beat No. 19 Iowa 82-67 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to...
WATCH: No. 6 Michigan State beats No. 13 Maryland 69-55
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Aaron Henry made the most of his opportunity to play in place of injured starter Joshua Langford. The freshman forward had a season-high 12 points, helping No. 6 Michigan State beat No. 13 Maryland 69-55 on Monday night with balanced offense and stifling defense. "The Henry kid, he's really good," Terrapins coach Mark Turgeon said. "Great defender,...
Winston's career-high 29 lifts No. 6 Spartans over Huskers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Four nights after Tom Izzo called out Cassius Winston for his poor play in Michigan State's previous game, the Spartans' star point guard responded better than his coach would have expected. Winston scored a career-high 29 points to go over 1,000 for his career, had six assists and played tough defense on Glynn Watson Jr. while leading No. 6 Michigan State past...
Nick Ward leads No. 6 Michigan State over Penn State, 71-56
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Tom Izzo wasn't impressed with much of No. 6 Michigan State's double-digit victory over Penn State. The Spartans built a big lead early and dominated at times in the paint in their 71-56 win on Sunday. From Izzo's standpoint, that's all they did well and that won't be enough for the Spartans to be the team they want to be. "Maybe we're all...
WATCH: Dantonio 'we just need to shake it up a little bit' on coaching moves
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is standing by his assistant coaches after a disappointing season for Michigan State. Dantonio announced several changes within his staff Thursday, but they all involved current assistants taking on new roles. The Spartans did not announce any firings or new hires from outside the program.
WATCH: No. 6 Michigan State surging with fewer stars than last year
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State is proving it doesn't need NBA-ready talent to succeed. The Spartans have surged to No. 6 in the AP Top 25 with eight straight victories, including an 86-77 win against then-No. 14 Ohio State on the road Saturday.