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Northwestern's Ryan Young, right, and coach Chris Collins celebrate following an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Northwestern won 64-62. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Northwestern holds on to beat No. 10 Michigan St 64-62

By Larry Lage Jan. 15, 2022 02:33 PM EST

Michigan State's Joey Hauser, right, puts up the game-winning shot against Minnesota's Payton Willis (0) late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 71-69. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 10 Michigan State beats Minnesota 71-69 on Hauser's shot

By Larry Lage Jan. 12, 2022 09:23 PM EST

Nebraska guard Kobe Webster makes a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 10 Michigan State tops Nebraska 79-67 for 8th win in row

By Larry Lage Jan. 05, 2022 09:05 PM EST

Northwestern's Boo Buie (0) battles Michigan State's Tyson Walker (2) for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
No. 10 Michigan State rallies to beat Northwestern 73-67

By John Jackson Jan. 02, 2022 04:45 PM EST

Michigan State's A.J. Hoggard (11) puts up a lay-up against High Point during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 81-68. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Brown scores 24 as No. 10 Michigan State beats High Point

Dec. 29, 2021 05:06 PM EST

Michigan State's Gabe Brown shoots against High Point during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
High Point Panthers at Michigan State Spartans 12/29/2021

Dec. 29, 2021 04:12 PM EST

Oakland head coach Greg Kampe yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State , Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 11 Michigan St tops Oakland 90-78 for 5th straight win

By Larry Lage Dec. 21, 2021 09:41 PM EST

Michigan State forward Marcus Bingham Jr. passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Penn State, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 19 Michigan State beats Penn State 80-64

By Bob Tripi Dec. 11, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Minnesota forward Eric Curry, left, shoots over Michigan State guard Marcus Bingham Jr. during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
No. 19 Mich. St. outlasts Minnesota 75-67 in Big 10 opener

By Dave Campbell Dec. 08, 2021 11:20 PM EST

Toledo's Ryan Rollins, center, goes to the basket against Michigan State's Joey Hauser, left, and Max Christie during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 22 Michigan State builds big lead, tops Toledo 81-68

By Dana Gauruder Dec. 04, 2021 07:21 PM EST

Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr., right, pulls down a rebound next to Louisville's Roosevelt Wheeler (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Malik Hall helps No. 22 Michigan State beat Louisville 73-64

By Larry Lage Dec. 01, 2021 09:44 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Baylor guard James Akinjo (11), the tournament's MVP, celebrates with teammates after defeating Michigan State in an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
No. 6 Baylor beats Michigan State 75-58 for Atlantis title

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2021 01:07 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Connecticut guard Tyrese Martin (4) goes to the basket as Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) defends during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Brown, Spartans pull away late to beat No. 22 UConn 64-60

By Aaron Beard Nov. 25, 2021 02:33 PM EST

Eastern Michigan's Yusuf Jihad, center, looks to shoot against Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr., right, and Gabe Brown (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Bingham double-double helps Michigan State top EMU

Nov. 20, 2021 08:06 PM EST

Michigan State's Marcus Bingham Jr., center, and Eastern Michigan's Derek Ballard, right, and Colin Golson vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Michigan State Spartans 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 06:10 PM EST

Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard (11) breaks aways from Butler guard Aaron Thompson (2) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Michigan State defeated Butler 73-52. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Brown, Christie lead Michigan State past Butler 73-52

Nov. 17, 2021 09:50 PM EST

Brown, Hauser help Michigan St. beat Western Michigan 90-46

Nov. 12, 2021 09:30 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gabe Brown scored 17 points, Joey Hauser had 12 points and 12 rebounds and Michigan State rebounded from a loss in its opener by...

Western Michigan's B. Artis White, right, drives against Michigan State's Tyson Walker during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Western Michigan Broncos at Michigan State Spartans 11/12/2021

Nov. 12, 2021 07:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, Michigan State forward Joey Hauser (20) drives upcourt ahead of Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Iowa City, Iowa. The Spartans will lean on Hauser to be a consistent leader after an up-and-down season left him with a 9.7 scoring average last year. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Coach Izzo says he's ticked off Michigan State is unranked

By Larry Lage Oct. 20, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

Michigan State's Aaron Henry (0) is defended by UCLA's Jules Bernard (1), Tyger Campbell (10), Johnny Juzang (3) and Cody Riley (2) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, early Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
710 days later, NCAA Tournament is back with 'First Four'

By Jim Litke Mar. 19, 2021 02:32 AM EDT