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17-2
1st in Big Ten

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No. 8 Michigan State beats Rutgers 81-74 at MSG behind 20 points from Richardson

— Freshman guard Jase Richardson scored a career-high 20 points and No. 8 Michigan State rolled to its 12th consecutive victory, beating Rutgers 81-74 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

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Jeremy Fears Jr. floats a beauty for a Coen Carr slam

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Jeremy Fears Jr. floats a beauty for a Coen Carr slam

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Men's basketball Coach of the Year rankings: Our top 15 at midseason

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Jeff Borzello, Myron Medcalf

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NCAA Bracketology: 2025 March Madness men's field predictions

A tough defense, an experienced core and a great coach? Texas A&M checks plenty of boxes.

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Joe Lunardi

NCAA Bracketology: 2025 March Madness men's field predictions

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Men's basketball Power Rankings: Alabama rises as Tennessee falls

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Jeff Borzello

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AP men's poll reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

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ESPN staff

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No. 12 Michigan State rallies and holds on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78 for 11th straight win

— Tre Holloman had 17 points, including two free throws in the closing seconds, Coen Carr and Frankie Fidler scored 11 each and No. 12 Michigan State held on to beat No. 19...

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Michigan State stays undefeated in Big Ten as they hold off Illinois

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Michigan State stays undefeated in Big Ten as they hold off Illinois

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Men's Basketball Power Rankings: Which three teams have emerged at the top?

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Jeff Borzello

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No. 12 Michigan St beats Penn St 90-85 for 1st 10-game winning streak since 2019 Final Four season

— Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points and Jaden Akins scored 16, leading No. 12 Michigan State to a 90-85 victory over Penn State on Wednesday night.

Team	CONF	GB	OVR
Michigan State	8-0	-	17-2
Purdue	8-2	1	16-5
Michigan	6-2	2	14-5
Wisconsin	5-3	3	15-4
Oregon	5-4	3.5	16-4
Maryland	5-4	3.5	15-5
UCLA	5-4	3.5	14-6
Indiana	5-4	3.5	14-6
Illinois	5-4	3.5	13-6
USC	4-4	4	12-7
Iowa	4-5	4.5	13-7
Northwestern	3-5	5	12-7
Ohio State	3-5	5	11-8
Penn State	3-6	5.5	13-7
Minnesota	3-6	5.5	11-9
Rutgers	3-6	5.5	10-10
Nebraska	2-6	6	12-7
Washington	1-8	7.5	10-10

Field Goal Percentage

Jaden AkinsG #3

44.4

MIN26.3

PPG13.9

Points Per Game

81.7

38th

Rebounds Per Game

40.7

Tied-20th

Assists Per Game

18.3

12th

Points Allowed

67.7

ap	coaches
8	8

Name	Pos	Status	Grade
Cam Ward	SF	Signed	85
Jordan Scott	SF	Signed	82

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No. 8 Michigan State beats Rutgers 81-74 at MSG behind 20 points from Richardson

Jeremy Fears Jr. floats a beauty for a Coen Carr slam

Jeremy Fears Jr. floats a beauty for a Coen Carr slam

Men's basketball Coach of the Year rankings: Our top 15 at midseason

NCAA Bracketology: 2025 March Madness men's field predictions

Men's basketball Power Rankings: Alabama rises as Tennessee falls

AP men's poll reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

No. 12 Michigan State rallies and holds on to beat No. 19 Illinois 80-78 for 11th straight win

Michigan State stays undefeated in Big Ten as they hold off Illinois

Michigan State stays undefeated in Big Ten as they hold off Illinois

Men's Basketball Power Rankings: Which three teams have emerged at the top?

No. 12 Michigan St beats Penn St 90-85 for 1st 10-game winning streak since 2019 Final Four season

Points Per Game

Jaden AkinsG #3

Assists Per Game

Jeremy Fears Jr.G #1

Field Goal Percentage

Jaden AkinsG #3