Michigan State guard Jase Richardson has been one of the best freshmen in the Big Ten this season. On Sunday, the Spartans will host the Illinois Fighting Illini, headlined by freshman star Kasparas Jakuciones,

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) drives to the basket against Northwestern guard Ty Berry, left, and guard Jalen Leach during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) AP

Jaden Akins scored 14 points, including six free throws in the final 34 seconds, and Jase Richardson added 13 points as No. 16 Michigan State earned its ninth straight win

Since the calendar flipped from 2024 to 2025, No. 19 Illinois flipped a switch and pulled off two amazing feats on the road. On Jan. 2, the Illini set a national record for largest road win over an Associated Press Top 25 team when they trashed No.

Michigan State Spartans (13-2, 4-0 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (10-5, 1-3 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 16 Michigan State plays Northwestern after Jaden ...

As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern atop the Big Ten, Tom Izzo is unsure of what to expect in the unpredictable conference race.

The No. 12 Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0) are off to their best start since 2019 and have quickly climbed the national rankings to being a top 15 team in t

It was a ninth straight win and fifth in a row to open Big Ten play as No. 14 Michigan State basketball beat Northwestern but showed some flaws late.

12 Michigan ... Spartans dominated a solid Washington team at home, playing arguably its most complete game of the season. They would then turn around to face Northwestern in Evanston, Illinois ...

Columnist Graham Couch gives his thoughts on Michigan State's performance in a 78-68 win Sunday at Northwestern with three quick takes.

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