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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball championship game against Michigan in the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
McQuaid, Winston lead Michigan State over Michigan 65-60

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 17, 2019 06:27 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo had one simple question for his team. He

Colorado's Shane Gatling celebrates after a play against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Big 12 - Semifinal 2 (win) at Big 12 - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/16/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 12:29 AM EDT

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) reacts after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/15/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 01:11 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, left, meets with Michigan coach John Beilein before an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 9 Michigan St beats No. 7 Michigan 75-63 for B10 title

By Larry Lage Mar. 09, 2019 10:36 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Cassius Winston struggled to make shots for more than a

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2019, file photo, Michigan guard Zavier Simpson (3) is defended by Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 9 Michigan State hosts No. 7 Michigan in their Big Ten regular season finale with at least a share of the conference title at stake. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 7 Michigan plays at No. 9 Michigan State for B10 title

By Larry Lage Mar. 08, 2019 07:40 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's Breslin Center has hosted a slew of

Nebraska guard James Palmer Jr., center, loses control of the ball after running into Michigan State forwards Gabe Brown, left, and Xavier Tillman, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Goins scores 24 as No. 9 Michigan State tops Nebraska 91-76

By Larry Lage Mar. 05, 2019 09:39 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Kenny Goins and Matt McQuaid have been role players for

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (11) reacts to a call during an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Smith helps Indiana top No. 6 Michigan State 63-62

By Cameron Stewart Mar. 02, 2019 02:42 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana made enough big plays to squeak past Michigan State

Michigan State forwards Nick Ward. right, and Xavier Tillman talk during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Winston scores 28, No. 10 Michigan State beats Rutgers 71-60

By Larry Lage Feb. 20, 2019 09:02 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Xavier Tillman got off to a shaky start, filling in for

Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) goes up for a dunk against Ohio State's Justin Ahrens (10) and Andre Wesson (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State beats Ohio State 62-44, but Ward hurt

By Noah Trister Feb. 17, 2019 03:18 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State shut down Ohio State in the second half

Wisconsin's Charles Thomas (15) blocks a a shot by Michigan States's Kyle Ahrens (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Winston outduels Happ in Michigan State win

Feb. 12, 2019 09:16 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo called it grit. Perhaps no Spartan

Michigan State's Kyle Ahrens (0) goes to the basket against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 9 Michigan State beats Minnesota 79-55, ends 3-game skid

By Larry Lage Feb. 09, 2019 04:12 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Magic Johnson was back at Michigan State, joining his

Purdue guard Carsen Edwards (3) shoots over Michigan State guard Matt McQuaid (20) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. Purdue defeated Michigan State 73-63. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue fends off late charge, tops No. 6 Michigan St 73-63

By Michael Marot Jan. 27, 2019 03:48 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — First, Purdue took a page from Michigan State's playbook.

Iowa coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 6 Michigan State blows past No. 19 Iowa, 82-67

By Luke Meredith Jan. 24, 2019 09:12 PM EST
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa had the crowd rocking and plenty of momentum on its side.