Oakland University in new spotlight following NCAA Tournament win
Thursday's winning game over Kentucky now has put the university and team in the spotlight.
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Thursday's winning game over Kentucky now has put the university and team in the spotlight.
The Spartans almost pulled off a dramatic comeback in coach Robyn Fralick's first season.
The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies face the Kentucky Wildcats in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
The Oakland University Golden Grizzlies are not done fighting after taking out the Kentucky Wildcats with an 80-76 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
Tyson Walker scored 19 points and Michigan State coach Tom Izzo picked up his 20th win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as his ninth-seeded Spartans beat eighth-seeded Mississippi State 69-51.
The Michigan State Spartans face the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
March Madness kept Tom Izzo sleepless for more than 24 hours before he heard and saw Michigan State made it into a 26th consecutive NCAA Tournament.
Zach Edey had 29 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks for third-ranked Purdue as the Boilermakers recovered from a blown 12-point lead to beat Michigan State 67-62 in a hard-nosed quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Tournament.
The university says a national search will start immediately.
The Spartans have gone 10-10 against Big Ten teams, with an 8-3 record in non-conference play. Michigan State is seventh in the Big Ten with 8.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Malik Hall averaging 1.8.
Michigan State (19-13) advances to play top-seeded Purdue in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Trey Townsend scored a career-high 38 points and made a number of key plays down the stretch as Oakland earned its first NCAA Tournament bid in 10 years with an 83-76 win over Milwaukee in the Horizon League championship game.
The Wolverines are 3-17 against Big Ten opponents. Michigan ranks third in the Big Ten, shooting 36.3% from 3-point range.
Laila Phelia scored 23 points and sixth-seeded Michigan beat 11th-seeded Minnesota 76-57 to earn a berth in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Women's basketball tournament.
Laila Phelia scored 20 of her career-high 30 points in the second half when sixth-seeded Michigan erased a 17-point deficit and raced away from third-seeded and No. 12-ranked Indiana 69-56 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday night.
Detroit Mercy and men's basketball coach Mike Davis have "mutually agreed to part ways" two days after the Titans finished their season with a 1-31 record, the school announced Thursday.
Tyson Walker scored 19 points, Malik Hall had 15 points and 17 rebounds, and Michigan State edged Northwestern 53-49.
Northwestern visits the Michigan State Spartans after Boo Buie scored 27 points in Northwestern's 87-80 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Jon Sanderson has resigned as a strength and conditioning coach at Michigan, two-plus months after he stopped working with the men's basketball program under coach Juwan Howard.
Zach Edey matched a season high with 35 points and had 15 rebounds, helping No. 3 Purdue bounce back from a rough start to beat Michigan 84-76.
The ruling found that an NCAA policy banning college recruits from discussing NIL opportunities before they enroll in university caused "irreparable harm" to student-athletes.
Northwestern faces the Michigan Wolverines after Ryan Langborg scored 26 points in Northwestern's 76-72 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers.
Iowa takes on the Michigan State Spartans after Owen Freeman scored 20 points in Iowa's 88-86 overtime win against the Wisconsin Badgers.
Michigan State faces the Michigan Wolverines after Malik Hall scored 29 points in Michigan State's 80-72 victory against the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Malik Hall had a career-high 29 points and 10 rebounds, Jaden Akins scored 16 of his 20 points in the first half and Michigan State beat Penn State 80-72.
A sprawling, late-season winter storm is set to deliver a crippling blow to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula starting Saturday night.
As the West Bloomfield community begins to heal from the attack at Temple Israel on Thursday, new details about the man authorities believe is responsible are beginning to emerge.
The attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield has sent shockwaves across Metro Detroit, with many still grappling with the idea that an attack on the Jewish community would happen so close to home.
A new restaurant is hoping to make a big impact with its fresh African flavor in Midtown Detroit. Chef Helina Melaku, who is originally from Ethiopia, opened Konjo Me to introduce Detroiters to the food and stories of her homeland.
The high winds in Southeast Michigan on Thursday have caused damage in communities and are blamed for a gas station awning collapsing.
The suspect connected to the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, FBI said on Friday.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Over 23,000 Southeast Michigan customers lost power Friday as high winds blasted the area.
Wind gusts of over 70 mph were reported in multiple locations across Southeast Michigan on Friday.
The woman believed to be Michigan's oldest living resident, Bonita B. Gibson, has died at the age of 114.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
The suspect connected to the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, FBI said on Friday.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Jake Guentzel and Gage Goncalves each scored twice, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
The suspect connected to the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Friday.
A new restaurant is hoping to make a big impact with its fresh African flavor in Midtown Detroit. Chef Helina Melaku, who is originally from Ethiopia, opened Konjo Me to introduce Detroiters to the food and stories of her homeland.
As the West Bloomfield community begins to heal from the attack at Temple Israel on Thursday, new details about the man authorities believe is responsible are beginning to emerge.
The Metro Detroit community is reacting after an attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday. Alysia Burgio reports.
The high winds in Southeast Michigan on Thursday have caused damage in communities and are blamed for a gas station awning collapsing.