Purdue narrowly fell against conference leaders Michigan before losing at home by 10 to Wisconsin. Tuesday's game is Purdue's last outing against a currently-ranked opponent. The Spartans had won 13 straight games after a loss to Memphis early in the season and looked primed for a potential No.

WLUK - The No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is in East Lansing, Michigan today to face off against the No. 8 Michigan State Spartans to continue their chances of a share of a regular season Big Ten conference championship.

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.

Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) and Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki, left, reach for a rebound as Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) and Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) watch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP

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.

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.

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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

Jase Richardson assisted on three straight buckets in the final minutes to push MSU basketball past Wisconsin and one step closer to Big Ten title.