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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts on the bench during the first half against Texas Tech in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Mooney scores, Texas Tech clamps down in 61-51 win over MSU

By Eddie Pells Apr. 06, 2019 11:14 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For those who thought Texas Tech only plays defense, it's time to

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo holds up the NCAA men's East Regional Championship trophy after defeating Duke in a college basketball game in Washington, Sunday, March 31, 2019. Michigan State won 68-67. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Michigan State knocks off Duke 68-67 to make Final Four

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 31, 2019 07:24 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cassius Winston missed an open jump shot but was right there for

LSU guard Tremont Waters shoots over Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) during the first half of a semifinal in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament East Regional in Washington, Friday, March 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Freshmen lead Michigan State past LSU and into Elite Eight

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 29, 2019 09:28 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt McQuaid could not believe LSU was giving Michigan State

Bradley guard Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye, center, passes between Michigan State's Kenny Goins, left, and Xavier Tillman, right, during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Winston, Michigan State hold off Bradley 76-65

By Luke Meredith Mar. 21, 2019 05:47 PM EDT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For about 35 minutes, it felt like Bradley might pull off the

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

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

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.