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

The Wolverines hit just one of nine 3-point tries in the second half as MSU surged back from a four-point deficit.

One of the fiercest grudges in all of college sports picks up Friday night, with both Michigan and Michigan State ranked in the AP Top 15.

Michigan has agreed to a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May, who this season became the first basketball coach in school history to win his first 13 home games.

Michigan has agreed to a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May, who this season became the first basketball coach in school history to win his first 13 home games.

Spartans head coach Tom Izzo netted his 356th conference win, taking the No. 1 in the Big Ten from first-year Michigan coach Dusty May in a 75-62 contest that saw Michigan State surge ahead in the second half. The Spartans held the Wolverines scoreless for the final 4:12 while putting up a 9-point run.

It was an exciting, emotional game for Michigan State, who finally pulled ahead in the second half thanks to a three-point barrage from team captain Tre Holloman. MSU fans, who have watched their team go from world-beaters to losing three out of their last six games heading into Friday night,

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The spotlight in college basketball Friday night is focused on the fight for first in the Big Ten as arch-rivals Michigan State (21-5, 12-3) and Michigan (20-5, 12-2) meet in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines currently hold a 1/2 game lead over the Spartans.