No. 12 Michigan St beats Penn St 90-85 for 1st 10-game winning streak since 2019 Final Four season

Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points and Jaden Akins scored 16, leading No. 12 Michigan State to a 90-85 victory over Penn State on Wednesday night. The Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) have won 10 straight for the first time since the 2018-19 season, the most recent of their eight teams to reach the Final Four under Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo. The Nittany Lions (12-6, 2-5) have lost four in a row, including three straight to AP Top 25 teams.

Furman defeats East Tennessee State 73-70

Pjay Smith Jr.'s 21 points helped Furman defeat East Tennessee State 73-70 on Wednesday night. Smith had six rebounds for the Paladins (15-3, 3-2 Southern Conference). Nick Anderson shot 4 of 5 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 14 points.

WVU battles before No. 10 Houston delivers knockout blow in loss to Cougars

West Virginia was completely overwhelmed in the final stretch of the first half and then again in the second half against No. 10 Houston on Wednesday night at the Fertitta Center. Whether it was on offense or defense, the Cougars flexed their muscle, as despite a valiant effort from WVU to keep it close Houston roared to a 70-54 victory, extending their home winning streak to 32 games. Sustained success on offense has been an issue for West Virginia as of late and it’s even more of an issue playing the top defense in many statistical categories nationally.