Spartans head coach Tom Izzo netted his 356th conference win, taking the No. 1 in the Big Ten from first-year Michigan coach Dusty May in a 75-62 contest that saw Michigan State surge ahead in the second half. The Spartans held the Wolverines scoreless for the final 4:12 while putting up a 9-point run.

Michigan and Michigan State had circled this game all year long and it delivered. Ultimately, the Spartans made all the big plays late to win.

Michigan men's basketball came out a little flat in a highly anticipated rivalry game against in-state rival, Michigan State. The No. 12 Wolverines let the No.