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Michigan State's Joshua Langford, left, and Joey Hauser (20) and Indiana's Khristian Lander (4), Jerome Hunter, right rear, and Trey Galloway, center (obscured) vie for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State boosts NCAA hopes with 64-58 win over Indiana

By Larry Lage Mar. 02, 2021 10:33 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann continues to argue after being whistled for a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Michigan St beats No. 4 Ohio St 71-67, improves NCAA resume

By Larry Lage Feb. 26, 2021 12:37 AM EST

Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) celebrates with forward Mason Gillis (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State in West Lafayette, Ind., Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Purdue won 75-65. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Williams takes lead late lifting Purdue past Michigan St.

Feb. 16, 2021 10:03 PM EST

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) shoots on Iowa center Luka Garza (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Wieskamp-led No. 15 Iowa routs Michigan State 88-58

By Larry Lage Feb. 13, 2021 04:56 PM EST

Michigan State guard Joshua Langford (1) drives on Nebraska guard Shamiel Stevenson (4) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State ends 4-game skid with 66-56 win over Nebraska

By Larry Lage Feb. 06, 2021 09:04 PM EST

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, right, shoots over Michigan State's Julius Marble during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Liddell leads No. 13 Ohio St over skidding Michigan St 79-62

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 31, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) reacts to his team's defeat of Indiana in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
The Latest: Stanford's athletic teams set for campus return

By The Associated Press Jan. 26, 2021 05:06 PM EST

Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (0) makes a jump shot over Nebraska guard Shamiel Stevenson (4) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Henry scores 27 points, No. 17 Michigan State beats Nebraska

By Eric Olson Jan. 02, 2021 10:33 PM EST

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr., top, shoots against Northwestern guard Ty Berry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ball State Cardinals at Western Michigan Broncos 12/22/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 08:00 PM EST

Michigan State's Aaron Henry, right, drives against Oakland's Micah Parrish (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 4 Michigan State stays unbeaten, tops Oakland 109-91

By Noah Trister Dec. 13, 2020 02:15 PM EST

Michigan State's Rocket Watts, right, starts a fast break after a steal against Western Michigan's Jaylon Holmes, left, as Michigan State's Aaron Henry, center, trails during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan State Spartans 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Michigan State guard Rocket Watts (2) and Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) try to control the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 8 Michigan St survives scare, beats Detroit Mercy 83-76

By Larry Lage Dec. 04, 2020 07:29 PM EST

Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis (0) drives against Michigan State forward Thomas Kithier (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Mercy Titans at Michigan State Spartans 12/4/2020

Dec. 04, 2020 06:02 PM EST

Eastern Michigan's Chris James, right, shoots against Michigan State's Joey Hauser (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Michigan State Spartans 11/25/2020

Nov. 25, 2020 07:22 PM EST

FILE - Michigan State's Aaron Henry, left, shoots against Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich., in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. Michigan State won 80-69. The team will need preseason All-Big Ten player Aaron Henry to produce much more than he has in the past as a role player.(AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
No. 13 Michigan St forced to prepare for season without Izzo

By Larry Lage Nov. 10, 2020 05:47 PM EST

Nebraska's Haanif Cheatham (22) drives to the basket around Michigan State's Malik Hall (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lincoln, Neb., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Michigan State shakes off sloppy play to beat Nebraska 86-65

By Eric Olson Feb. 20, 2020 10:41 PM EST

Indiana forward Race Thompson (25) blocks the shot of Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana uses late charge to beat No. 11 Michigan State 67-63

By Michael Marot Jan. 23, 2020 11:25 PM EST

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) makes a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Winston sets record, No. 15 Spartans top Wisconsin 67-55

By Larry Lage Jan. 17, 2020 10:19 PM EST

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, front, drives against Illinois' Da'Monte Williams (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 14 Michigan St. tops Illinois 76-56, stays atop Big Ten

By Larry Lage Jan. 02, 2020 10:25 PM EST

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr., right, shoots against Northwestern guard Pat Spencer, left, and guard Anthony Gaines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Winston, No. 15 Michigan State top Northwestern 77-72

By Jay Cohen Dec. 18, 2019 10:04 PM EST