The Spartans' 7-0 start in Big Ten play is their best since the 2018-19 season when they last played in the Final Four.

To be fair to Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, there aren't as many Alan Andersons and Shannon Browns across college basketball as there once were. So when Izzo butchered the names of Kasparas Jakucionis,

Tom Izzo sees No. 12 Michigan State basketball getting tougher after beating No. 20 Illinois on Sunday, but also knows so will the Spartans' schedule.

Penn State overcame a 12-point deficit in the middle stages of the opening quarter to own a 30-27 advantage at the half. And after the teams were tied entering the final quarter, Penn State outscored Ohio State 11-8 to close out the win. Wednesday offers the Nittany Lions a chance to record a second straight win over a top-25 opponent.

Michigan State men's basketball will host a crucial Big Ten matchup this Wednesday with Penn State, and the stakes are high for both teams as the conference sch

Rutgers falls to Michigan State, 70-60, in a Big Ten women's basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J.