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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Jim Harbaugh taking Michigan team to South Africa in May
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh is taking Michigan's football team to South Africa in May. Director of football operations Mark Taurisani tweeted about the trip Tuesday. Like last year's visit to France , the Wolverines will not practice in South Africa. Harbaugh did have practices in Italy in 2017.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh is taking Michigan's football team to South Africa in May. Director of football operations Mark Taurisani tweeted about the trip Tuesday. Like last year's visit to France , the Wolverines will not practice in South Africa. Harbaugh did have practices in Italy in 2017.
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...
Harbaugh hires Nua, completes staff for 5th year at Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh has completed his coaching staff for his fifth season at Michigan. He hired defensive line coach Shaun Nua on Thursday, a week after adding offensive coordinator Josh Gattis and defensive assistant Anthony Campanile. Harbaugh says Nua is a rising star in the coaching profession.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh has completed his coaching staff for his fifth season at Michigan. He hired defensive line coach Shaun Nua on Thursday, a week after adding offensive coordinator Josh Gattis and defensive assistant Anthony Campanile. Harbaugh says Nua is a rising star in the coaching profession.
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.
Harbaugh hires Gattis away from Alabama to be Michigan's OC
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh bounced back from losing two assistants to rival Ohio State with what looks like a strong addition to his staff. Harbaugh hired Josh Gattis away from Alabama to be his offensive coordinator after losing assistants Greg Mattison and Al Washington to the Buckeyes on consecutive days this week. And, Harbaugh gave Gattis a title on Thursday no one...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh bounced back from losing two assistants to rival Ohio State with what looks like a strong addition to his staff. Harbaugh hired Josh Gattis away from Alabama to be his offensive coordinator after losing assistants Greg Mattison and Al Washington to the Buckeyes on consecutive days this week. And, Harbaugh gave Gattis a title on Thursday no one...
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...