With Max Klesmit sidelined, No. 11 Wisconsin falls at No. 8 Michigan State. Three takeaways from the loss.
John Blackwell had 17 points and Nolan Winter (12 points, 17 rebounds) recorded a double-double in the 71-62 loss Sunday in East Lansing, Michigan.
No. 8 Michigan State dumps No. 11 Wisconsin, maintains control of Big Ten title hopes
Fueled by strong rebounding and hot 3-point shooting, No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 11 Wisconsin 71-62 in a game marred by frequent fouls.
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The race for the Big Ten regular-season title will come down to the final week of the regular season with No. 8 Michigan State and No. 11 Wisconsin's battle at the Breslin Center on Sunday looming large with implications for the conference and beyond.
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No. 8 Michigan State grabbed a whopping 51 rebounds in its win over No. 11 Wisconsin on Sunday. Leading the charge was junior forward Jax
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It was Michigan State’s fifth straight victory and fourth in a row against a ranked team that keeps the squad in first place in the Big Ten with two games to go. The Spartans can lock up at least a share of the conference title with a win on Thursday at Iowa.
No. 8 Michigan State wins fifth straight, beating No. 11 Wisconsin 71-62
Michigan State basketball makes big plays late to knock off Wisconsin, 71-62
No. 8 Michigan State earns crucial win vs. No. 11 Wisconsin
Jaden Akins had 19 points and eight rebounds and No. 8 Michigan State pulled away late for a pivotal 71-62 Big Ten Conference victory over No. 11 Wisconsin in East Lansing, Mich., on Sunday afternoon.
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Several players excelled for No. 8 Michigan State in its 71-62 win over No. 11 Wisconsin on Sunday, including senior guard Jaden Akins. T
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Updated Big Ten standings, bracket: Michigan State drops Wisconsin, holds edge on Michigan
On Sunday, Tom Izzo's team held serve over the Michigan Wolverines by defeating the No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers, 71-62. The Spartans pulled away in the second half while Jaden Akins had 19 points and Jaxon Kohler pulled down 16 rebounds.