US EditionMichigan State vs. Purdue Predictions, Picks & Best Bets: Spartans Seek Marquee Road Victory
- On Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, Michigan State defeated Purdue 76-74 at Mackey Arena, snapping a seven-game losing streak there since 2014.
- Ahead of tipoff, No. 13 Michigan State faced No. 8 Purdue at Mackey Arena, which Purdue has dominated with seven straight wins.
- Late in the game, Cam Ward's missed free throw led to a Purdue rebound and timeout before Braden Smith's final 3 missed at the buzzer decided the outcome.
- With both teams holding identical conference records, the result affects Big Ten seeding because Michigan State plays at Indiana on Sunday, March 1, while Purdue visits Ohio State on the same day.
- Notably, Braden Smith, Purdue guard, achieved 1,004 career assists, while Purdue's nine turnovers converted into 19 points for Michigan State.
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No. 13 Michigan State holds on to edge No. 8 Purdue 76-74 and snap 7-game series road skid
Carson Cooper scored 15 points, and No. 13 Michigan State survived Braden Smith’s missed 3-point attempt with a second to play for a 76-74 victory over No. 8 Purdue on Thursday night.
Spartans Surge Late to Take Down Boilermakers at Mackey Arena
Photo: Jacob Musselman ~ Imagn ImagesEAST LANSING ~ In a heavyweight Big Ten matchup that lived up to expectations, No. 13 Michigan State escaped Mackey Arena with a hard‑fought 76-74 victory over No. 8 Purdue. The Spartans trailed 39-36 at halftime but surged in the second half, outscoring the Boilermakers 40-35 to seal a statement win in one of college basketball’s toughest venues. The victory lifts Michigan State to 23-5 and preserves its pla…
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No. 13 Michigan State holds on to edge No. 8 Purdue, 76-74
Carson Cooper scored 15 points, Kur Teng had 13 and No. 13 Michigan State survived Braden Smith’s missed 3-point attempt with a second to play for a 76-74 victory over No. 8 Purdue.
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