Michigan State takes down Michigan in battle for first place in Big Ten

Second-half surge powers Michigan State past rival Michigan, into Big Ten lead

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The play was intense. The atmosphere was electric. The stakes were high. In a rivalry clash with first place in the Big Ten on the line, No. 14 Michigan State rode a big performance from its…

No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan, leads Big Ten

Jase Richardson scored 21 points to lead No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-62 win over No. 12 Michigan in Ann Arbor on Friday in a battle for first place in the Big Ten.

Richardson scores 21 and No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 12 Michigan 75-62 for 1st place in Big Ten

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jase Richardson scored 21 points and Tre Holloman had 18, leading No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-62 win over No. 12 Michigan on Friday

No. 12 Michigan downed by No. 14 Michigan State, 75-62

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Michigan State basketball stuns Crisler with 75-62 win over Wolverines to take Big Ten lead

Michigan and Michigan State had circled this game all year long and it delivered. Ultimately, the Spartans made all the big plays late to win.

Michigan vs. Michigan State for first place in Big Ten

The No. 12 Wolverines host the No. 14 Spartans on Friday night.