Purdue narrowly fell against conference leaders Michigan before losing at home by 10 to Wisconsin. Tuesday's game is Purdue's last outing against a currently-ranked opponent. The Spartans had won 13 straight games after a loss to Memphis early in the season and looked primed for a potential No.

WLUK - The No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is in East Lansing, Michigan today to face off against the No. 8 Michigan State Spartans to continue their chances of a share of a regular season Big Ten conference championship.

Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) and Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki, left, reach for a rebound as Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) and Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) watch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP

Jaden Akins scored 19 points and Jaxon Kohler had 10 pounds and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead No. 8 Michigan State to a 71-62 win over No. 11 Wisconsin.

Fueled by strong rebounding and hot 3-point shooting, No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 11 Wisconsin 71-62 in a game marred by frequent fouls.

A pivotal Big Ten game takes place on Sunday between No. 8 Michigan State and No. 12 Wisconsin. Follow here for live updates, scores and highlights:

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Michigan State basketball got the exact results it needed on Sunday: a win over Wisconsin and a Michigan loss to Illinois.

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It was Michigan State’s fifth straight victory and fourth in a row against a ranked team that keeps the squad in first place in the Big Ten with two games to go. The Spartans can lock up at least a share of the conference title with a win on Thursday at Iowa.