The Michigan State Spartans and University of Michigan Wolverines prepare for a high-stakes, highly-anticipated Friday night matchup. The winner of the contest will take sole ownership of the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten.

No. 12 Michigan faces the No. 14 Michigan State Spartans after Vladislav Goldin scored 20 points in Michigan's 86-83 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes.

No. 12 Michigan faces the No. 14 Michigan State Spartans after Vladislav Goldin scored 20 points in Michigan's 86-83 win against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

No. 12 Michigan faces the No. 14 Michigan State Spartans after Vladislav Goldin scored 20 points in Michigan's 86-83 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes. The teams square off Friday

One player who didn't have the opportunity to contribute much is Jaden Mangham, a Beverly Hills, Michigan native who starred for the Michigan State Spartans in 2022 and 2023 before transferring to Ann Arbor.

Make or miss, Michigan has to get back defensively against the Spartans. That’s been a key for every team facing Michigan State for years. As May put it, Michigan can’t have t

Jaden Akins drew a blank. Jase Richardson let the wheels turn a little longer but also couldn’t provide an answer. When was the last time Michigan State had a day off? “It’s been a while,” Richardson said with a smile after practice Monday.

No. 14 Michigan State came into Ann Arbor and left with a win, vanquishing the Wolverines, 75-62, to take back first place in the Big Ten. I

It only took three-and-a-half months but Michigan State finally had a player recognized the by conference. Guard Jase Richardson on Monday was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Although the No.

Their coaching staff is new and only two players in the rotation have suited against Michigan State — for a combined six games.

Tom Izzo shaded the Chiefs when discussing Michigan State's nine first-half turnovers in its eventual win over Michigan on Friday.