Michigan State roars past Michigan 79-62, solidifying status as March Madness powerhouse

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EAST LANSING — Michigan State basketball roared from the opening tipoff and Michigan never really had a chance.

The No. 7 Spartans blitzed the rival No. 15 Wolverines in a roaring first half on senior day, then held off a rally in the middle of the second half to complete an impressive 79-62 victory, their seventh straight to end the regular season. MSU swept the season series against Michigan.

Tre Holloman scored 20 off the bench and Jase Richardson added 18 points for MSU, which led 50-28 at halftime. Vlad Goldin led all scorers with 29 points for Michigan and Danny Wolf had 18 points and 13 rebounds.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo celebrates a play against Michigan during the first half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Sunday, March 9, 2025. MSU alum Mat Ishbia, CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage and Phoenix Suns owner, stands and claps in the background.

Michigan State clinched the Big Ten regular season title outright in Thursday’s comeback win at Iowa, and will be the No. 1 seed in the 15-team Big Ten Conference tournament this week. Michigan will be the 3-seed. Both teams earned a double-bye into Friday’s quarterfinals in Indianapolis.

March Madness begins the following week after next Sunday’s selection show.

This story will be updated.

Michigan State guard Jaden Akins celebrates a 3-point basket against Michigan during the first half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan State basketball score: Spartans roar past Michigan 79-62

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Publish date : 2025-03-09 18:22:00

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