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Michigan State basketball moves up in USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after Rutgers win

Michigan State moves up in the coaches poll after Rutgers win

After a win for Michigan State basketball over Rutgers in the hallowed grounds of Madison Square Garden, the red-hot Spartans continued their surge up the polls, moving up in the Coaches Poll to No. 7.

This is the same spot as the AP Poll has them listed as well.

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Michigan State basketball moves up one spot in latest AP poll following Rutgers win

The Spartans continue to move up in the top ten

Michigan State basketball made their way into the AP poll top-25 this year for the first time since the fall of 2023, and they haven’t looked back. The Spartans are now firmly in the top ten, and after a weekend win over Rutgers, the Spartans moved up one more spot to No. 7.

Michigan State will need to survive a match-up with an unpredictable Minnesota team, and a tough road trip to California, but if they can pull that off, they may be able to jump into the top-5.

No. 21 MSU women’s basketball blows out No. 24 Michigan in Ann Arbor

MSU women’s basketball blows out Michigan in Ann Arbor

On Saturday, MSU women’s basketball went into the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor and pulled out, I would say, their best win of the year, blowing out Michigan by thirty points, 88 to 58.

Michigan isn’t exactly a pushover, so to beat them like this on the road speaks volumes for this MSU team.

Theryn Hallock exploded in this game for 25 points, while Julia Ayrault also dropped 18 and racked up a very impressive 13 rebounds. Grace VanSlooten also added 18 points.

This was the fifth straight win for the Spartans who are now 17-3 on the season. They play Oregon next on Jan. 30.

No. 2 Michigan State hockey blows out No. 4 Minnesota in home rout

What a statement win by No. 2 Michigan State hockey on Friday against against No. 4 Minnesota. The Spartans took down the Golden Gophers 9 to 3 in an absolute blowout in Munn Arena.

This was a massive win by the Spartans who were just one point ahead of Minnesota in the conference standings heading into this game.

David Gucciardi and Isaac Howard both scored two goals and five other Spartans all scored a goal as MSU completely dismantled one of their biggest rivals.

They Golden Gophers will get a chance for revenge Saturday night when MSU hosts Minnesota again at 7pm ET.

Michigan State baseball coach Jake Boss tells touching story about Tom Izzo

Jake Boss told a touching story about Tom Izzo in his press conference this week

At this point, if you are reading this post, you probably know how much Tom Izzo loves Michigan State and all the faculty, students and alumni there. But, in case you had any doubts, Michigan State baseball coach Jake Boss told an anecdote on Wednesday that should those up for you.

Coach Boss lost his mother over the weekend. Tom Izzo had one of his biggest games of the season on Sunday against Illinois, but that didn’t stop him from calling both Coach Boss, and Boss’ father, multiple times on Sunday to check on them and give his condolences.

You can watch him tell the story below:

Michigan State baseball will have its first official practice on Friday with the first pitch dinner set for Sunday, Feb. 2.

Coach Jake Boss talks about his program ahead of the season. pic.twitter.com/NpjQ28RxLH

— Spartans Illustrated (@SpartansRivals) January 22, 2025

Michigan State basketball roars into top ten in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Michigan State jumps into top ten in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Following Michigan State basketball’s major win over Illinois on Sunday, we already saw the Spartans’ inserted into the top ten in the AP Poll. Now, the Spartans are also back in the Coaches Poll for the first time since 2023, coming in at the same position as the AP Poll at No. 8.

This was a four spot jump for MSU. Purdue took their previous position at No. 12 after their win over Oregon on the road.

Michigan State basketball cracks top ten in latest AP Poll following Illinois win

Michigan State has finally cracked the top ten in the AP Poll after beating Illinois

It may have come down to the wire, but Michigan State basketball held firm against Illinois and came out with a gutsy win over a tough opponent, extending their winning streak to eleven games and remaining undefeated in the Big Ten. With that win, the Spartans finally cracked the top ten in the AP Poll for the first time since the start of the 2023 season.

Michigan state jumped four spots following their win over Illinois and now sit at No. 8 overall, leading the Big Ten conference. Purdue is the closest Big Ten team, sitting at No. 11. Oregon fell to No. 15 following their loss to Purdue.

Former MSU standout Malik Hall acquired by Detroit Pistons’ G-League affiliate

Malik Hall is coming back to Michigan

In his time at Michigan State, Malik Hall was a versatile and beloved player for the Spartans, known for his quiet demeanor and strong post moves for a wing. Now, Hall will return home to Michigan, as he was acquired by the Motor City Cruise, the Detroit Pistons’ G-League affiliate, on Friday.

Hall, who averaged 12 points per game in his last year with MSU, was originally selected in the first round of the G-League draft by the Greensboro Swarm, the Charlotte Hornets’ affiliate.

Details of how the Cruise acquired Hall have not yet been reported on, but it will be great to see Malik back in Michigan where fans will be able to see him play basketball again in person.

MSU women’s basketball beats Rutgers on the road

After a tough stretch of the season, MSU women’s basketball is back on a winning streak, earning their second straight win on Wednesday night on the road against Rutgers.

Michigan State was led in scoring by Julia Ayrault and Emma Shumate who both scored 12 points on the night. Ayrault, in particular, impressed with her nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Grace VanSlooten also added 11 points.

Michigan State will face Illinois next on Sunday.

MSU women’s basketball still ranked in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Despite a few recent road losses to Nebraska and Maryland, the MSU women’s basketball team is still ranked in the top-25 in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Michigan State is now 13-3 in a season that saw them ranked as high as No. 17 in the polls despite starting the season unranked.

The Spartans will face their next test on Wednesday in a match-up against Rutgers on the road.