Tom Izzo is in his 30th season at MSU while Dusty May is in his first at Michigan. Will that experience in the rivalry prove to be the difference?
Michigan State basketball big men prepare to face ‘unique’ unicorns of U-M’s two 7-footers
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo calls facing Michigan’s Danny Wolf and Vladislav Goldin “unique” and “something different.”
Bracketology: The race for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament projected field heats up this weekend
In this week's Bracketology forecasting the NCAA men's tournament field, we look at how this weekend's games will shape the race for No. 1 seeds.
Michigan State vs Michigan basketball game predictions: Can U-M match Izzo’s experience?
Six Free Press sports writers make their picks for who comes out victorious in the massive Michigan vs. Michigan State basketball game.
Tom Izzo record vs Michigan: Michigan State coach’s history against Wolverines
What is Tom Izzo's record against Michigan? Here's a look at the Michigan State coach's history in the rivalry game:
Tatum has Larry Bird in his sights as he chases greatness with Celtics
Jayson Tatum shared a thoughtful answer about what's motivating him this season, and it involves Celtics legend Larry Bird.
Townsend leads Yale against Cornell after 20-point outing
Cornell Big Red (13-9, 5-4 Ivy League) at Yale Bulldogs (16-6, 9-0 Ivy League) New Haven, Connecticut; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -9.5; over/under is 160 BOTTOM LINE: Yale hosts Cornell after Nick Townsend scored 20 points in Yale's 84-57 win over the Princeton Tigers. The Bulldogs are 9-0 on their home court.
SIU-Edwardsville visits Southern Indiana following Taylor’s 33-point game
SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (19-9, 12-5 OVC) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (9-18, 4-13 OVC) Evansville, Indiana; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: SIU-Edwardsville visits Southern Indiana after Ray'Sean Taylor scored 33 points in SIU-Edwardsville's 80-62 victory over the Morehead State Eagles. The Screaming Eagles have gone 7-7 at home.
Dar leads Rice against Tulsa after 24-point game
Tulsa Golden Hurricane (11-16, 5-9 AAC) at Rice Owls (12-15, 3-11 AAC) Houston; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rice hosts Tulsa after Jacob Dar scored 24 points in Rice's 90-89 loss to the UAB Blazers. The Owls have gone 6-7 at home.
Purdue Fort Wayne hosts Oakland after Bello’s 25-point showing
Oakland Golden Grizzlies (12-15, 9-7 Horizon League) at Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (18-10, 11-6 Horizon League) Fort Wayne, Indiana; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mastodons -3.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: Purdue Fort Wayne hosts Oakland after Rasheed Bello scored 25 points in Purdue Fort Wayne's 76-69 loss to the Robert Morris Colonials. The Mastodons are 11-1 in home games.
UNC Asheville puts home win streak on the line against Longwood
Longwood Lancers (17-11, 6-7 Big South) at UNC Asheville Bulldogs (19-8, 10-3 Big South) Asheville, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UNC Asheville hosts Longwood looking to extend its 12-game home winning streak. The Bulldogs have gone 12-0 in home games.
Ewin leads Florida State against No. 25 Louisville after 24-point game
Louisville averages 79.5 points and has outscored opponents by 10.5 points per game. The Seminoles have gone 7-8 against ACC opponents. Florida State is eighth in the ACC with 23.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Ewin averaging 4.7.
No. 21 Mississippi State visits Oklahoma following Fears’ 22-point game
Mississippi State Bulldogs (19-7, 7-6 SEC) at Oklahoma Sooners (16-10, 3-10 SEC) Norman, Oklahoma; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma takes on No. Mississippi State after Jeremiah Fears scored 22 points in Oklahoma's 85-63 loss to the Florida Gators.
Harper leads Howard against Morgan State
Howard Bison (11-15, 6-3 MEAC) at Morgan State Bears (11-14, 5-4 MEAC) Baltimore; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Howard plays Morgan State after Blake Harper scored 34 points in Howard's 86-62 win over the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks. The Bears are 10-3 in home games.
Smith leads Furman against VMI
VMI Keydets (13-15, 7-8 SoCon) at Furman Paladins (20-8, 8-7 SoCon) Greenville, South Carolina; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Furman hosts VMI after Pjay Smith Jr. scored 32 points in Furman's 80-72 victory over the Samford Bulldogs. The Paladins have gone 11-3 in home games.