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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
No. 8 Michigan State holds off No. 14 Ohio State 86-77
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Riding a seven-game winning streak, No. 8 Michigan State came to Columbus to play No. 14 Ohio State with captain and scoring machine Joshua Langford sidelined indefinitely with an ankle injury. The team's two other veterans had to pick up the slack.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Riding a seven-game winning streak, No. 8 Michigan State came to Columbus to play No. 14 Ohio State with captain and scoring machine Joshua Langford sidelined indefinitely with an ankle injury. The team's two other veterans had to pick up the slack.
WATCH: Ward scores 21, No. 8 Michigan State tops Northwestern 81-55
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward was so dominant in the first half he didn't have to score after halftime to help No. 8 Michigan State stay undefeated in Big Ten play. Ward scored all 21 of his points in the first half to give the Spartans build a big lead and they went on to beat Northwestern 81-55 Wednesday night. The 6-foot-9 post player took full advantage of being defended by only...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward was so dominant in the first half he didn't have to score after halftime to help No. 8 Michigan State stay undefeated in Big Ten play. Ward scored all 21 of his points in the first half to give the Spartans build a big lead and they went on to beat Northwestern 81-55 Wednesday night. The 6-foot-9 post player took full advantage of being defended by only...
Herbert sparks Oregon past Michigan State 7-6 in Redbox Bowl
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Justin Herbert did just enough to keep his streak intact for consecutive games with a touchdown pass. Make it an impressive 28 and counting for Oregon's quarterback, the longest active streak in the nation among FBS schools. That it turned out to be the Ducks lone score in their 7-6 win over Michigan State in the Redbox Bowl only emphasized why coach Mario...
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Justin Herbert did just enough to keep his streak intact for consecutive games with a touchdown pass. Make it an impressive 28 and counting for Oregon's quarterback, the longest active streak in the nation among FBS schools. That it turned out to be the Ducks lone score in their 7-6 win over Michigan State in the Redbox Bowl only emphasized why coach Mario...
Draft-bound Layne to miss Michigan State's bowl
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne will miss the team's bowl game after declaring his intention to leave for the NFL draft. Layne, a junior, said on Twitter last week that he would be entering the draft. Coach Mark Dantonio said Wednesday that Layne wouldn't be playing in the Redbox Bowl against Oregon on Dec. 31. Dantonio said the decision to miss the...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne will miss the team's bowl game after declaring his intention to leave for the NFL draft. Layne, a junior, said on Twitter last week that he would be entering the draft. Coach Mark Dantonio said Wednesday that Layne wouldn't be playing in the Redbox Bowl against Oregon on Dec. 31. Dantonio said the decision to miss the...
Dobbs, Barnett highlight Michigan State class
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed offensive lineman Devontae Dobbs of Detroit as part of its 2019 recruiting class. Dobbs, a five-star recruit according to 247Sports, played for Belleville High School. He is part of what Mark Dantonio says might be the best class of offensive linemen he's signed in over a decade as Michigan State's coach. The NCAA's early signing...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed offensive lineman Devontae Dobbs of Detroit as part of its 2019 recruiting class. Dobbs, a five-star recruit according to 247Sports, played for Belleville High School. He is part of what Mark Dantonio says might be the best class of offensive linemen he's signed in over a decade as Michigan State's coach. The NCAA's early signing...
Michigan State standout Nicholson arrested, charged with assault & battery
WASHINGTON (AP) - Redskins safety Montae Nicholson was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with assault and battery and being drunk in public stemming from a fight at a restaurant and retail complex near the team's practice facility in Ashburn, Virginia. Loudoun County Sheriff's Office spokesman Kraig Troxell confirmed Nicholson's arrest. He says Tuesday afternoon the...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Redskins safety Montae Nicholson was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with assault and battery and being drunk in public stemming from a fight at a restaurant and retail complex near the team's practice facility in Ashburn, Virginia. Loudoun County Sheriff's Office spokesman Kraig Troxell confirmed Nicholson's arrest. He says Tuesday afternoon the...
No. 10 Michigan State holds off Florida late, wins 63-59
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Tom Izzo called Michigan State's last six games "one of the more incredible stretches" of his coaching career. He believes no one - "not even my mother" - would have expected the 10th-ranked Spartans to go 5-1 in those games, with the lone loss coming at Louisville in overtime.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Tom Izzo called Michigan State's last six games "one of the more incredible stretches" of his coaching career. He believes no one - "not even my mother" - would have expected the 10th-ranked Spartans to go 5-1 in those games, with the lone loss coming at Louisville in overtime.
Michigan State's LJ Scott says he'll enter NFL draft
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State running back LJ Scott says he will enter the NFL draft after this season. Scott, a senior, injured his ankle in September and has played in only four games this year. Coach Mark Dantonio said last month that Scott would redshirt . Scott said on social media Wednesday that he initially thought that was the best plan, but after discussing his options with...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State running back LJ Scott says he will enter the NFL draft after this season. Scott, a senior, injured his ankle in September and has played in only four games this year. Coach Mark Dantonio said last month that Scott would redshirt . Scott said on social media Wednesday that he initially thought that was the best plan, but after discussing his options with...
No. 9 Michigan State edges Rutgers 78-69
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Last season, Tom Izzo wanted to leave Nick Ward in New Jersey after a poor game against Rutgers. Friday night, Michigan State's coach and the rest of the Spartans were singing Ward's praises. Cassius Winston scored 22 points and Ward added 20 to lead No. 9 Michigan State past Rutgers 78-69 in the Big Ten opener Friday night.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Last season, Tom Izzo wanted to leave Nick Ward in New Jersey after a poor game against Rutgers. Friday night, Michigan State's coach and the rest of the Spartans were singing Ward's praises. Cassius Winston scored 22 points and Ward added 20 to lead No. 9 Michigan State past Rutgers 78-69 in the Big Ten opener Friday night.