Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is cautious about Gophers

On Sunday, Michigan State took care of one team that was playing with nothing to lose when it won at Purdue. On Wednesday, Michigan State will face another desperate team when it travels to Minnesota.

MSU leads Big Ten, but Tom Izzo wary of finishing schedule

With four games left in the regular season, Michigan State finds itself in the driver's seat in the Big Ten. But with a one-game lead over Ohio State and Michigan, don't think for a second that Tom Izzo is ready to celebrate.

Michigan State is a No. 1 seed, ESPN’s Lunardi says

The other No. 1s in Lunardi’s bracket are Syracuse, Kentucky and Missouri. Michigan is a No. 3 seed. MSU replaces Kansas as a No. 1 from Lunardi’s previous bracket three days ago.

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• Photos: Michigan State 76, Purdue 62

Draymond Green answers the bell for Michigan State

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo could see something wasn’t right, and it started with his star player — Draymond Green. What makes Green so good is that he saw it, too.

• Photos: Michigan State 76, Purdue 62

Branden Dawson lives up to hype

The Purdue fans weren’t happy with it Sunday afternoon, but odds are even they walked away impressed with the play of Michigan State freshman Branden Dawson after the Spartans’ 76-62 victory Sunday.

Draymond Green answers the bell, MSU rocks Purdue

As Michigan State walked to the Mackey Arena locker room at halftime, it trailed Purdue by three. No shame in that. Purdue is a good team that was playing Sunday with tons of emotion just two days after dismissing one player and suspending another.

Purdue dismisses Barlow, suspends Byrd ahead of game vs. MSU

Guard D.J. Byrd was arrested Thursday night for public intoxication, the Journal and Courier of Lafayette, Ind., reported. The paper added that teammate Kelsey Barlow was involved in the incident, according to police.

To a man, Michigan State refuses to relent

The Spartans already were rolling, on a 21-5 run to take a 12-point lead against the Badgers before an energized crowd of 14,797 at the Breslin Center. But Draymond Green wanted more. And he knew in an instant he wasn’t the only one.

• Photos: Michigan State 69, Wisconsin 55

Michigan State dominates Wisconsin, back in tie for Big Ten lead

When Tom Izzo walked into his postgame press conference on Thursday night, he had a long list of positives. It's easy to understand considering No. 7 Michigan State had just knocked off No. 15 Wisconsin, 69-55, at Breslin Center.

• Photos: Michigan State 69, Wisconsin 55

Austin Thornton gets Michigan State off to right start

It certainly wasn't the most obvious statistic, and it probably wasn't noticed by anyone glancing at the box score, but the three shots knocked down by Thornton had as big an impact as any in Michigan State's 69-55 victory over Wisconsin.

After talk with Tom Izzo, Michigan State guard Keith Appling works to make his point

Appling, admits an hour-long chat with Izzo a couple of weeks ago — as well as some timely phone calls from Mateen Cleaves — helped him as he tries to find his voice as a team leader.

Michigan State guard Travis Trice sits out vs. Wisconsin

Trice did not play in Thursday night's game against Wisconsin. Trice was in street clothes and had a boot on the right ankle he injured Saturday in a victory at Ohio State.

Revitalized Wisconsin a threat to Michigan State

Michigan State understands one thing: The Wisconsin team it hosts tonight is nothing like the team it beat on the road early during the Big Ten season.

Michigan State's Adreian Payne breaks through in big victory

Adreian Payne scored a career-high 15 points and played with more energy in his 20 minutes than he has at any point. In a matchup with his former AAU teammate, ...

Michigan State is pumped for stretch run

Many might not have expected it this season, but it can no longer be denied — Michigan State is in prime position to win its third Big Ten championship in four ...

Retired Spartan mascot Zeke II dies

A black lab-pointer mix that captivated Michigan State Spartan football fans from 2001 to 2007 has died of old age.

Draymond Green’s request pays dividends for Michigan State

Draymond Green once again was a big part of a Michigan State victory Saturday against Ohio State. Only, it wasn't just what he did on the court that paved the ...

Big Ten race tight, MSU in thick of it

College basketball fans around the country might like to have a spirited debate, but there is little doubt that the Big Ten is the nation’s strongest ...

MSU's Draymond Green named player of the week

East Lansing -For the third time this season, Michigan State forward Draymond Green was named the Big Ten Player of the Week.

Determined Spartans upset Buckeyes

Michigan State got a career-high 15 points from Adreian Payne to stun No. 3 Ohio State, 58-48, on Saturday at Value City Arena.

Draymond Green gets Tom Izzo’s ear, and Spartans get a big victory

As Michigan State prepared this week for its showdown on Saturday with No. 3 Ohio State, Draymond Green could see something just wasn't right with his team.

First place and more at stake in Michigan State-Ohio State showdown

But there’s another battle between Nos. 1 and 2 in the Big Ten that will be worth watching — the fight for Big Ten player of the year honors between Michigan ...

Michigan State's goal: Make Ohio State's Jared Sullinger work

Before the season, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo thought Ohio State was the best team in the Big Ten. A little more than halfway through the conference season, ...

Future Spartan Gary Harris named McDonald’s All-American

Guard Gary Harris of Fishers, Ind., who has signed to play for Michigan State next season, was named a McDonald’s All-American on Thursday. Harris (6-4, 195) ...

Michigan State shakes "trap" to beat Penn State

Tom Izzo said this week he was worried about Wednesday night’s matchup against Penn State, admitting it worried him even more than he had let on. Izzo’s ...

Michigan State's Keith Appling breaks from his slump

Coming into Wednesday’s game against Penn State, no Michigan State player had been struggling with his offensive game like Appling. In his three previous games ...

Going back to basics works for Michigan State

Rarely has it been flashy, but just past the halfway point of the Big Ten season, Michigan State finds itself a game out of first place. The Spartans are doing ...

Michigan State has its swagger back

Diligently and not so subtly, the Spartans are getting the look back, the one we know well. It has been on display most of the season, but now they’re ...