Michigan State defeated ninth-seeded Northern Iowa to advance to its second straight Elite Eight appearance.
The Spartans were without their leader and top scorer Kalin Lucas, but still managed to pull together and mount a victory over the Panthers (30-5). Durrell Summers led the Spartans with 19 points while Korie Lucious added 10 of his [...]
Michigan State advanced on the Sweet 16 on Sunday afternoon by beating Maryland 85-83. Korie Lucious hit a last second three-pointer to put the Spartans ahead.
Durrell Summers led Michigan State with 26 points while Raymar Morgan added 17 of his own. Despite a turnover margin of -12, Michigan State managed to out-rebound the Terrapins 35-21 [...]
Michigan State defeated New Mexico State 70-67 in Friday night’s first round match-up.
Kalin Lucas led all scorers with 25 points for the Spartans, while Durrell Summers added 14 of his own. The Spartans out-rebounded the Aggies 37-32 while shooting 38% from the field. Troy Gillenwater led the Aggies with 17 points.
Michigan State will advance to [...]
Michigan State lost an overtime battle to Minnesota on Friday night, 72-67.
After coming off an impressive victory over rival Michigan last Sunday, the Spartans (24-8,14-4) looked good heading into the Big Ten Tournament.
Unfortunately, they had play Minnesota, who just happens to be one of many teams “on the bubble” heading towards Selection Sunday. The [...]
Michigan State ended the regular season with a win over rival Michigan, 64-48.
With the win, the Spartans finish the regular season 24-7 and 14-4 in conference play, tying them with Ohio State and Purdue for a share of the Big Ten Title. The Big Ten conference tournament starts this Thursday, and the Spartans hold a [...]
Michigan State defeated Purdue late Sunday afternoon, 53-44.
The Boilermakers were without their leader Robbie Hummel, who suffered a season-ending injury earlier in the week against Minnesota.
Draymond Green and Raymar Morgan both led Michigan State with a pair of double-doubles. Green had 12 points and 11 rebounds while Morgan added 16 and 11, respectively.
Michigan [...]
Michigan State defeated Indiana on Tuesday night, 72-58.
The Spartans led for most of the game, claiming a ten point lead at the half while outscoring Indiana (9-16) 32-28 in the second half.
Draymond Green led the Spartans with 14 points while Kalin Lucas added 13 and four assists. Verdell Jones III led all scorers with [...]
Michigan State beat Penn State on Saturday afternoon, 65-54.
The game was close for most of the way, thanks to the resilient efforts of Nittany Lion point guard Taylor Battle who led all scorers with 30 points.
Michigan State managed to pull away late in the second half with as Kalin Lucas ended with a team-high [...]
Michigan State lost to Purdue on Tuesday night, 76-64.
This is the Spartans’ third straight loss, something that hasn’t happened in over two years.
Purdue lead throughout most of the game, shooting 57% from the field and 20-22 (91%) from the charity stripe. The Spartans couldn’t find an answer for E’Twaun Moore, who managed to score [...]
Michigan State lost to Illinois on Saturday night, 78-73.
Without starting point guard Kalin Lucas, the Spartans needed extra contributions from their reserves, and were largely unsuccessful in providing it.
Draymond Green led the way for the Spartans with 17 points, 16 rebounds and three assists off the bench. Korie Lucious took over role at point [...]
