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Wisconsin's Chucky Hepbur drives past Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Michigan State rallies for 69-65 win at No. 18 Wisconsin

By Steve Megargee Jan. 10, 2023 09:16 PM EST

Ohio State's Taylor Thierry, right, looks for an an open pass as Michigan State's Kamaria McDaniel defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Thierry, No. 3 Ohio State hold off Michigan State 74-68

By Jacob Benge Dec. 11, 2022 06:17 PM EST

Northwestern's Matthew Nicholson, left, dunks against Michigan State's Joey Hauser (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Northwestern beats No. 20 Michigan State in Big Ten opener

Dec. 04, 2022 09:28 PM EST

Notre Dame's Cormac Ryan celebrates during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Ryan helps Notre Dame rout No. 20 Michigan State 70-52

By Anthony Anderson Nov. 30, 2022 11:27 PM EST

Notre Dame's Cormac Ryan (5) celebrates during the fist half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Michigan State Spartans at Notre Dame Fighting Irish 11/30/2022

Nov. 30, 2022 10:06 PM EST

Tyson Walker helps No. 12 Michigan State top Portland 88-87

Nov. 27, 2022 08:19 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tyson Walker scored 15 points, and No. 12 Michigan State topped Portland 88-87 on Sunday in the fifth-place game of the Phil Knight...

Oregon center Kel'el Ware dunks against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Hauser helps No. 12 Michigan State hold off Oregon 74-70

By Sean Highkin Nov. 26, 2022 02:15 AM EST

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) shoots against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Miller leads No. 18 Alabama past No. 12 Michigan State 81-70

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2022 12:56 AM EST

Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, right, shoots over Oregon center Kel'el Ware during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Game 2 (win) at Game 1 (win) 11/26/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

Michigan State's Malik Hall out 3 weeks with foot injury

Nov. 24, 2022 04:55 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Michigan State forward Malik Hall will be sidelined for about three weeks due to a stress reaction in his left foot, the school announced...

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ranked teams face tough tests in holiday tournaments

By John Marshall Nov. 22, 2022 04:29 AM EST

Virginia players celebrate after defeating Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
AP Top 25: Virginia climbs to No. 5, UNC and Houston are 1-2

By John Marshall Nov. 21, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Villanova coach Kyle Neptune gives instructions against during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Villanova's 1st-year coach Kyle Neptune learning on the job

By Larry Lage Nov. 19, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Michigan State's Joey Hauser (10) passes the ball over Villanova's Eric Dixon (43) as he is running out of bounds during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State survives Villanova comeback bid, 73-71

Nov. 18, 2022 11:30 PM EST

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) reacts after a score against Michigan State during the second half on an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OT

By Michael Marot Nov. 15, 2022 10:27 PM EST

Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) shoots during the second half of the Carrier Classic NCAA college basketball game against the Gonzaga aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in Coronado, Calif. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Timme's 22 lead No. 2 Zags past Spartans on carrier deck

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 11, 2022 09:30 PM EST

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo directs the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northern Arizona, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Unusual venues make nonconference games more memorable

By Steve Megargee Nov. 10, 2022 07:05 PM EST

FILE - North Carolina's Armando Bacot reacts during the second half of the team's game against UCLA in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. The 6-foot-11, 235-pound Bacot led the team last season in scoring, rebounding, shooting percentage and blocks. He is the preseason pick for ACC player of the year for the league favorite Tar Heels.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Michigan State among college hoops teams facing tough tests

By Larry Lage Nov. 08, 2022 06:02 AM EST

Michigan State's Pierre Brooks (1) grabs a rebound against Northern Arizona's Carson Towt (33) and Nik Mains, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Hauser's double-double leads Michigan State past NAU 73-55

Nov. 07, 2022 09:22 PM EST

Northern Arizona's Oakland Fort (4) shoots against Michigan State's Mady Sissoko, right, and A.J. Hoggard (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona State Sun Devils 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 08:12 PM EST