Tom Izzo shaded the Chiefs when discussing Michigan State's nine first-half turnovers in its eventual win over Michigan on Friday.

Michigan State basketball picked up what is probably its biggest and most satisfying win of the season when they beat their rivals, Michigan, on the road in Ann Arbor. The win gave the Spartans sole ownership over the No.

No. 14 Michigan State earned another resounding win as it downed No. 12 Michigan, 75-62, at Crisler Center on Friday.

The Spartans took the lead in the Big Ten, but Michigan made sure coach Dusty May won't be leaving anytime soon

Michigan and Michigan State had circled this game all year long and it delivered. Ultimately, the Spartans made all the big plays late to win.

Jase Richardson scored 21 points and Tre Holloman had 18, leading No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-62 win over No. 12 Michigan to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.

Jase Richardson scored 21 points to lead No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-62 win over No. 12 Michigan in Ann Arbor on Friday in a battle for first place in the Big Ten.

A huge second half sent the No. 14 Michigan State Spartans past the No. 12 Michigan Wolverines at Ann Arbor's Crisler Center in Big Ten men's basketball action on Friday.