No. 11 Michigan State easily beats No. 17 UCLA
Cassius Winston had 19 points and seven assists to help No. 11 Michigan State cruise past No. 17 UCLA 87-67 on Thursday night to reach the final of the Las Vegas Invitational.
Cassius Winston had 19 points and seven assists to help No. 11 Michigan State cruise past No. 17 UCLA 87-67 on Thursday night to reach the final of the Las Vegas Invitational.
Michigan State signs 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall. The school announced Tuesday it received a letter of intent from Hall, who attends Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas and is from Aurora, Illinois. He is averaging 19 points, six rebounds and three assists this season. Spartans coach Tom Izzo says Hall is a versatile player who can play multiple positions. Izzo...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall. The school announced Tuesday it received a letter of intent from Hall, who attends Sunrise Christian Academy in Kansas and is from Aurora, Illinois. He is averaging 19 points, six rebounds and three assists this season. Spartans coach Tom Izzo says Hall is a versatile player who can play multiple positions. Izzo...
Michigan State ties biggest win, 101-33 over Tennessee Tech
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward's status was uncertain for Michigan State heading into Sunday's game against Tennessee Tech. His play was anything but. The junior forward scored 23 points, including the first eight points for the No. 11 Spartans, in a 101-33 victory, tying the largest margin of victory in program history. "I was just working as hard as I can," Ward said....
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward's status was uncertain for Michigan State heading into Sunday's game against Tennessee Tech. His play was anything but. The junior forward scored 23 points, including the first eight points for the No. 11 Spartans, in a 101-33 victory, tying the largest margin of victory in program history. "I was just working as hard as I can," Ward said....
WATCH: Harbaugh, Patterson, Gary, Higdon & Moody after 31-20 win over Indiana
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Wolverines looked like they were peeking ahead to playing Ohio State, turning an expected rout into a closely contested game. Karan Higdon ran for a go-ahead touchdown early in the third quarter and Jake Moody set a school record with six field goals, helping No. 4 Michigan beat Indiana 31-20 Saturday.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Wolverines looked like they were peeking ahead to playing Ohio State, turning an expected rout into a closely contested game. Karan Higdon ran for a go-ahead touchdown early in the third quarter and Jake Moody set a school record with six field goals, helping No. 4 Michigan beat Indiana 31-20 Saturday.
3 FGs in 4th quarter carry Nebraska to 9-6 win over Spartans
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Conditions weren't optimal for Barret Pickering. The Nebraska freshman had never kicked in the snow before, and the intensity was picking up as he was getting set to try a season-long 47-yard field goal with a swirling north wind at his back and a feel-like temperature of 15 degrees.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Conditions weren't optimal for Barret Pickering. The Nebraska freshman had never kicked in the snow before, and the intensity was picking up as he was getting set to try a season-long 47-yard field goal with a swirling north wind at his back and a feel-like temperature of 15 degrees.
Spartans to be big challenge for Huskers' prolific offense
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's offense has generated more than 450 yards in seven straight games, something not even the powerhouse Tom Osborne teams of the 1990s did. If the Cornhuskers put up the same numbers Saturday against Michigan State's stout defense, it will be another sign first-year coach Scott Frost's up-tempo spread option is a force in the Big Ten just as it was when...
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's offense has generated more than 450 yards in seven straight games, something not even the powerhouse Tom Osborne teams of the 1990s did. If the Cornhuskers put up the same numbers Saturday against Michigan State's stout defense, it will be another sign first-year coach Scott Frost's up-tempo spread option is a force in the Big Ten just as it was when...
No. 11 Michigan State forward Nick Ward sprains ankle
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward sprained his right ankle during an injury scare in the first half of No. 11 Michigan State's 80-59 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday night. Spartans coach Tom Izzo says he doesn't "think it's anything serious." Ward went down midway through the first half and pounded the court with both fists. He got up on his own and hobbled...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Nick Ward sprained his right ankle during an injury scare in the first half of No. 11 Michigan State's 80-59 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Wednesday night. Spartans coach Tom Izzo says he doesn't "think it's anything serious." Ward went down midway through the first half and pounded the court with both fists. He got up on his own and hobbled...
Injuries make it tough to evaluate Michigan State's woes
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio often shies away from talking about injuries. This year, the topic is unavoidable. The question is whether Michigan State's offensive woes can be blamed mostly on poor health - or if there are deeper problems the Spartans need to resolve.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio often shies away from talking about injuries. This year, the topic is unavoidable. The question is whether Michigan State's offensive woes can be blamed mostly on poor health - or if there are deeper problems the Spartans need to resolve.
WATCH: Harbaugh talks DPJ, Indiana & more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - One season after Michigan's wide receivers could not get in the end zone, coach Jim Harbaugh had just one complaint about the Wolverines' pass catchers on Saturday. The guy with the black-rimmed glasses and khakis couldn't haul them in. "I dropped two in the pregame," Harbaugh said Monday. "Which I pride myself in, catching them all. There was...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - One season after Michigan's wide receivers could not get in the end zone, coach Jim Harbaugh had just one complaint about the Wolverines' pass catchers on Saturday. The guy with the black-rimmed glasses and khakis couldn't haul them in. "I dropped two in the pregame," Harbaugh said Monday. "Which I pride myself in, catching them all. There was...
No. 10 Michigan State breezes past FGCU 106-82
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Two games into the season, Tom Izzo has already had it with how college basketball is being officiated. And he doesn't blame the referees. "I felt bad for our fans, I felt bad for their team, I felt a little bad for our team, and I felt really bad for the officials," Izzo said. "I've been here 24 years as a head coach and not sure I ever felt...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Two games into the season, Tom Izzo has already had it with how college basketball is being officiated. And he doesn't blame the referees. "I felt bad for our fans, I felt bad for their team, I felt a little bad for our team, and I felt really bad for the officials," Izzo said. "I've been here 24 years as a head coach and not sure I ever felt...
WATCH: Dantonio lets Harbaugh have last word, sets sights on Purdue
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is letting Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh have the last word after Saturday's dustup. The Michigan State coach opened his news conference Tuesday saying he was done talking about the pregame flap when several Wolverine players on the field were caught up in the Spartans' traditional stadium walk. Dantonio then tried to direct attention to Michigan...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Mark Dantonio is letting Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh have the last word after Saturday's dustup. The Michigan State coach opened his news conference Tuesday saying he was done talking about the pregame flap when several Wolverine players on the field were caught up in the Spartans' traditional stadium walk. Dantonio then tried to direct attention to Michigan...
WATCH: Harbaugh 'It's not a product of their team but the program' on pregame incident at MSU
The pregame spat between Michigan and Michigan State is showing no signs of going away.
The pregame spat between Michigan and Michigan State is showing no signs of going away.
Spartans, Wolverines showing respect before big matchup on FOX 2
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio began his news conference this week by talking about how well Michigan is playing, and how the No. 6 Wolverines certainly deserve a lofty ranking. He later pointed out that recent matchups between the Spartans and Wolverines have been played in good spirit.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio began his news conference this week by talking about how well Michigan is playing, and how the No. 6 Wolverines certainly deserve a lofty ranking. He later pointed out that recent matchups between the Spartans and Wolverines have been played in good spirit.
WATCH: Harbaugh after 42-21 win over Maryland
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Shea Patterson took a shotgun snap and spun to his left, leaving a blitzing linebacker grabbing for air to extend a play that ended with the second of his three touchdown passes. Patterson had a season-high 282 yards passing thanks in part to ability to throw on the run to help No. 15 Michigan brush off a sloppy start and beat Maryland 42-21 on Saturday. "When he...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Shea Patterson took a shotgun snap and spun to his left, leaving a blitzing linebacker grabbing for air to extend a play that ended with the second of his three touchdown passes. Patterson had a season-high 282 yards passing thanks in part to ability to throw on the run to help No. 15 Michigan brush off a sloppy start and beat Maryland 42-21 on Saturday. "When he...
WATCH: Harbaugh & Higdon talk Northwestern, Maryland & more
Michigan running back Karan Higdon packed on about 15 pounds on muscle during the offseason, hoping the extra weight would help him give and take a pounding.
Michigan running back Karan Higdon packed on about 15 pounds on muscle during the offseason, hoping the extra weight would help him give and take a pounding.
Michigan's big win quiets Harbaugh's critics _ for now
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was eager for redemption after its loss to Notre Dame in the season opener. Leading up to last Saturday's home opener against Western Michigan, the Wolverines were criticized by fans, the media and even former receiver Braylon Edwards, who vented on social media. A 49-3 thrashing of Western Michigan at the Big House has quieted coach Jim Harbaugh's...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan was eager for redemption after its loss to Notre Dame in the season opener. Leading up to last Saturday's home opener against Western Michigan, the Wolverines were criticized by fans, the media and even former receiver Braylon Edwards, who vented on social media. A 49-3 thrashing of Western Michigan at the Big House has quieted coach Jim Harbaugh's...
Wolverines' Shea Patterson immediately eligible
The University of Michigan announced Friday that transfer quarterback Shea Patterson has been granted immediate eligibility.
The University of Michigan announced Friday that transfer quarterback Shea Patterson has been granted immediate eligibility.
Michigan heads to national title game against Villanova
Villanova and Michigan, prolific offense vs. stifling defense, have a national title on the line Monday night in San Antonio.
Villanova and Michigan, prolific offense vs. stifling defense, have a national title on the line Monday night in San Antonio.
WATCH: Michigan Wolverines rout Texas A&M 99-72 in Sweet 16 and advance to the Elite Eight
After reaching the NCAA Tournament's round of 16 with an improbable buzzer-beater, Michigan shot 62 percent from the floor and routed Texas A&M 99-72 in the West Region semifinals on Thursday night to reach the Elite Eight for the third time in six years.
After reaching the NCAA Tournament's round of 16 with an improbable buzzer-beater, Michigan shot 62 percent from the floor and routed Texas A&M 99-72 in the West Region semifinals on Thursday night to reach the Elite Eight for the third time in six years.
Robinson leads No. 17 Wolverines over Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - John Beilein has always coveted the type of player with near-limitless energy reserve who can provide a scoring spark off the bench. Michigan's coach has found his man this year. Duncan Robinson supported No. 17 Michigan's starters with 19 points and helped the Wolverines beat Penn State 72-63 on Wednesday night.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - John Beilein has always coveted the type of player with near-limitless energy reserve who can provide a scoring spark off the bench. Michigan's coach has found his man this year. Duncan Robinson supported No. 17 Michigan's starters with 19 points and helped the Wolverines beat Penn State 72-63 on Wednesday night.