Michigan State beats No. 2 Michigan 70-64, boosts NCAA hopes

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to team members during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) is defended by Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State forward Malik Hall reacts after a teammate's three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State forward Julius Marble II reacts after a play from a teammate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan guard Eli Brooks is examined after a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) shoots over Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) attempts a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)