Michigan State vs. Wisconsin: Live Score, Highlights & Analysis.

Michigan State basketball took another step toward the Big Ten regular-season championship with a thrilling 71-62 victory over No. 12 Wisconsin on Sunday at the Breslin Center. Tom Izzo’s squad outlasted the Badgers with a dominant second half, extending their winning streak to five games and further solidifying their NCAA Tournament seeding.

Game Recap: Spartans Dominate Late to Secure Win

After a back-and-forth first half, Michigan State (24-5, 15-3 Big Ten) used its tenacious defense and clutch shooting to wear down Wisconsin in the final minutes. The Badgers, who had been within striking distance, suffered a 3:20 scoreless drought late in the second half, allowing the Spartans to pull away.

Key Second-Half Moments:

✅ Coen Carr’s Poster Dunk – Electrified the crowd and ended a Michigan State scoring drought.
✅ Jaden Akins’ Fast-Break Slam – Extended the Spartans' lead to 56-50, their largest of the game.
✅ Michigan State’s Defensive Lockdown – Held Wisconsin to 7-for-22 shooting in the second half and just 2-of-11 from three-point range.

With less than four minutes remaining, the Spartans led 62-60 and turned up the defensive pressure. Jase Richardson, despite early foul trouble, played a pivotal role down the stretch, sealing the victory.

Star Performances

🔥 Jaden Akins: 17 points, 6-of-17 FG, 4-of-8 from three
🔥 Jase Richardson: 11 points (all in the second half)
🔥 John Tonje (Wisconsin): 9 points, 4 rebounds

This marks Michigan State’s fifth straight Quad 1 victory and improves their NCAA Tournament résumé as they push for a top-2 seed in March Madness.

What’s Next?

Michigan State now sets its sights on finishing as Big Ten champions with just two games remaining. Meanwhile, Wisconsin, still a lock for the NCAA Tournament, looks to bounce back and strengthen its seeding.

Upcoming Schedule:

📅 Michigan State’s Next Game: vs. Indiana (March 6)
📅 Wisconsin’s Next Game: vs. Purdue (March 7)

How to Watch Michigan State vs. Wisconsin Replay

📺 TV Channel: CBS
📲 Streaming Options: Paramount+ | Fubo (Free Trial)

Final Thoughts

With March Madness approaching, Michigan State continues to prove why they’re one of the hottest teams in college basketball. Can the Spartans keep their momentum going?

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