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Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OT
Read full article: Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OTMalik Hall forced two extra periods with dunks off inbounds plays, and Michigan State outlasted No. 4 Kentucky 86-77 in double overtime after Oscar Tshiebwe concluded his strong season debut by fouling out.
Timme's 22 lead No. 2 Zags past Spartans on carrier deck
Read full article: Timme's 22 lead No. 2 Zags past Spartans on carrier deckDrew Timme had 22 points and 13 rebounds, and led No. 2 Gonzaga in a spirited comeback from a 12-point deficit that carried the Bulldogs to a 64-63 victory over Michigan State on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln at North Island Naval Air Station.
Michigan St tops No. 5 Illinois 81-72, bolsters NCAA chances
Read full article: Michigan St tops No. 5 Illinois 81-72, bolsters NCAA chancesTrent Frazier scored 22 points for Illinois, whose star players weren't as productive as usual against a suddenly stingy defense. Michigan State: Hall of Fame Coach Tom Izzo hasn't missed the NCAA Tournament since 1997. They shot 24% and were held to 26 points in the first half at Michigan State before shooting better and scoring more in the second half. POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Illini, who haven't won at Michigan State since 2015, will likely slip in the AP Top 25 after getting upset as a seven-point favorite. Michigan State: Hosts Ohio State on Thursday night.