An incensed Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's second-half defensive issues "a problem" after surviving Penn State for a 10th straight win.

As No. 14 Michigan State basketball heads to Northwestern atop the Big Ten, Tom Izzo is unsure of what to expect in the unpredictable conference race.

As Michigan State basketball enjoys its eight-game win streak heading to Northwestern on Sunday, senior Frankie Fidler's struggles continue.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo had high praise for the Spartans' next opponent, the Illinois Fighting Illini.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - No. 12 Michigan State men’s basketball took down Penn State 90-85 on Wednesday night. MSU now improves to 6-0 in conference play with the victory. Coach Tom Izzo spoke to the media after his team’s victory:

EAST LANSING, Mich. No. 12 Michigan State extended its perfect Big Ten record to 5-0 on Sunday when it bested Northwestern, 78-68, on the road. The Spartans hel

Spartans big man Szymon Zapala drove to the rim but was fouled hard by Penn State’s Ace Baldwin. Fears was in the corner by the 3-point line, and ran past an official to get in the ear of the Nittany Lions guard.

No. 12 Michigan State has not finished well in its last three contests, but it's going to need to play a full 40 minutes in order to defe

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Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points and Jaden Akins scored 16, leading No. 12 Michigan State to a 90-85 victory over Penn State.