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Michigan State Tops Michigan 75-62

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Michigan vs. Michigan State Men’s Basketball

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MICHIGAN State basketball has once again proven its mettle, coming from behind to secure a 75-62 win over Michigan. This victory propels the Spartans to the top of the Big Ten standings, with a half-game lead over the Wolverines. The game was marked by a strong second-half performance from the Spartans, who shot 53.3% from the field and made 6 of 12 three-pointers.

Tre Holloman was instrumental in the Spartans' comeback, scoring 11 of his 18 points in the second half, including three straight 3-pointers. Jase Richardson also had a notable performance, finishing with 21 points, his third game of 20-plus points this season. The Spartans' victory was sealed with a 9-0 run over the final four-plus minutes, during which the Wolverines were unable to score.

The win improves Michigan State's record to 22-5 overall and 13-3 in the Big Ten, while Michigan falls to 20-6 overall and 12-3 in the conference. The Spartans will look to continue their momentum as they travel to No. 20 Maryland on Wednesday and then face No. 11 Wisconsin on March 2. They will also host the Wolverines in the regular-season finale on March 9.

The game was a testament to the intensity of the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry, with both teams giving their all in a hard-fought battle. The Spartans' ability to adapt and overcome their first-half struggles was key to their success, as they were able to adjust their strategy and come out strong in the second half. The victory also highlights the leadership of coach Tom Izzo, who has once again demonstrated his ability to motivate his team and make strategic decisions that lead to wins.

Here are the match scores and player statistics:

  • Michigan State: 75
  • Michigan: 62
Player statistics:
  • Jase Richardson: 21 points
  • Tre Holloman: 18 points
  • Jaden Akins: 11 points
  • Jeremy Fears Jr.: 10 points
  • Vladislav Goldin: 21 points, 5 rebounds
  • Danny Wolf: 11 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds

The Spartans' schedule for the remainder of the season is as follows:

  1. Wednesday: at No. 20 Maryland (6:30 p.m./BTN)
  2. March 2: at No. 11 Wisconsin
  3. March 6: at Iowa
  4. March 9: host Michigan in the regular-season finale

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