Michigan St.-Minnesota Preview 2-22-12
Michigan State sits atop the Big Ten standings due in large to the play of Draymond Green, who is making a strong case as the conference's player of the year.
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Michigan State sits atop the Big Ten standings due in large to the play of Draymond Green, who is making a strong case as the conference's player of the year.
Michigan and Michigan State are giving us thrills and it isn't even football season.
Draymond Green scored 20 points, had 10 rebounds, seven assists and almost single-handedly shut down Purdue's Robbie Hummel in the second half.
The junior from Crawfordsville, Ind., has had multiple rebounds and has scored in the double-digits in each of his last five games. Purdue (17-9, 7-6 Big Ten) plays at home Sunday against No. 4 Michigan State.
Michigan State had its way with Wisconsin in a way the Spartans hadn't since beating the Badgers for the first of four times during their 2000 national championship season.
No. 1 -- Transition points. In a game featuring the Big Ten's top defenses, the Spartans need to push the ball at every opportunity before the Badgers can get set.
The last time Michigan State and Wisconsin met, the Spartans ended a long road losing streak in the series with a controversial victory.
The NFL Draft has had its influence. Coaches have been hired.
Missouri moves up one spot to third and is followed by Kansas, Duke, Ohio State, Michigan State, North Carolina, Baylor and Georgetown.
It was an ugly win. But isn't that what Michigan State does best? Win ugly?
No. 11 Michigan State beats No. 3 Ohio State 58-48 Saturday night, ending the Buckeyes' 39-game home winning streak.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has been through this all before. Big weekend in the Big Ten. Big game against a big opponent.
Michigan grabbed a 2-0 lead on goals by A.J. Treais and Kevin Lynch in the second period.
Draymond Green had 23 points and 12 rebounds and made some timely shots to help the 11th-ranked Spartans pull away from the Nittany Lions in a 77-57 win Wednesday night.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo consistently has praised the depth of the Big Ten in recent seasons.
