No. 1 Michigan State took its first loss in regulation in over a month on Friday night as the Spartans fell, 3-2, in overtime of its first meeting with No. 10 Michigan. A sold-out Yost Ice Arena hosted what was a rematch of last year's NCAA Tournament quarterfinal matchup and Big Ten Tournament Championship.

Michigan is coming off a series split at Notre Dame last week and is 3-5 in its last eight games after posting a 7-1 record in November, including a sweep at Boston University. The Wolverines are led in scoring by freshman forward Michael Hage, who has 11 goals and 13 assists, as one of eight players with double-figure points.

The Spartans took the top two spots in the all-around with junior Nikki Smith taking first in a season-high 39.525, while senior Gabrielle Stephen was second with a season-high 39.450. Michigan’s Jahzara Ranger was third, earning a 39.325.

Illinois Fighting Illini (13-4, 5-2 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) East Lansing, Michigan; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Illinois faces No. 12 Michigan State after Kylan Boswell scored 22 points in Illinois' 94-69 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers.

Michigan goaltender Logan Stein held Michigan State to two goals Friday night, playing a key role in the Wolverines' overtime win.

Tom Izzo said No. 12 Michigan State basketball must defend better Sunday against No. 20 Illinois on Sunday despite the Spartans' offensive upturn.

Saturday’s Big Ten schedule includes the Michigan Wolverines (11-5) against the Michigan State Spartans (13-3), at 12:00 PM ET on BTN.Buy tickets for Michigan vs. Michigan State Michigan vs.

EAST LANSING, Mich. - No. 23 Michigan State men’s tennis upset No. 7 Kentucky in the Spartans' highest-ranked win in program history Friday night at a raucous MSU Indoor Tennis Center. Friday night was MSU’s 2025 spring and home opening action, and a spirited crowd of 707 mostly Green & White-clad Spartan fans made for a memorable historic night.

No. 19 Illinois is traveling to face No. 12 Michigan State in East Lansing. The Spartans will be favored, but the Illini are the hottest team in the Big Ten with dominating wins over Indiana, Penn State and Oregon.

The Michigan State Spartans basketball team return to East Lansing to take on Penn State and attempt to extend their nine-game winning streak.

No. 19 Illinois plays the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans after Kylan Boswell scored 22 points in the Fighting Illini's 94-69 win over the Indiana Hoosiers.