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.
In matchup between one of the nation’s best offenses and one its top defenses, defense ruled the day. No. 8 Michigan State held No. 11 Wisconsin to 33.8% shooting and a season-low for points in a 71-62 victory Sunday afternoon at the Breslin Center.
Jaden Akins scored 19 points and Jaxon Kohler had 10 pounds and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead No. 8 Michigan State to a 71-62 win over No. 11 Wisconsin.
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.
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The Badgers coach met with the media following a 71-62 loss to the Spartans Sunday at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan.
Wisconsin rebounded from an overtime loss at home to the Oregon Ducks last weekend with an 88-62 stomping of Washington Tuesday night in Madison. That loss to Oregon was their only loss in six games in the month of February.
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.