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Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Victor Oladipo's go-ahead putback, dunk and free throws in the final minute lifted top-ranked Indiana to a 72-68 win over No. 4 Michigan State on Tuesday night.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gary Harris scored 17 points and Derrick Nix had 14 to help No. 8 Michigan State rout No. 4 Michigan 75-52 on Tuesday night, the rivalry's first matchup of top 10 teams.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  Derrick Nix made two free throws with a minute left and finished with 17 points to help No. 22 Michigan State pull away for a 66-56 victory over Nebraska on Sunday night.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  Jeff Budzien kicked a 27-yard field goal with 7:30 remaining, and Northwestern was able to hold on to this fourth-quarter lead, beating Michigan State 23-20 on Saturday.

Friday, September 28, 2012  Dantonio was a defensive coordinator at OSU - a protege of coach Jim Tressel - before moving on and eventually taking over the program at Michigan State.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Former Michigan State star Jason Richardson jumpstarted his “Ninth Annual Charity Week” with “A Night of Champions: Saluting Greatness” awards reception at the Horizons Center Tuesday.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Former Spartan forward Draymond Green was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the No. 5 pick in the second round (No. 35 overall) of Thursday’s NBA draft.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Five Michigan State University student-athletes have been recognized for excellence both on the playing field and in the classroom as they have earned the school’s highest athletic awards for 2011-12.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  Charles Rogers failed to appear at a court hearing in Saginaw, leading to an arrest warrant being issued to the 31-year-old ex-Lion.

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Monday, August 08, 2011  After Sharing a Big-Ten title last season, the Spartans hope to hoist it all by themselves in 2011.

Sunday, July 31, 2011  Former Saginaw High School star Draymond Green is among 14 finalists to make the Team USA Basketball roster for the upcoming World University Games in China.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Former Michigan State Spartan and NBA star Jason Richardson, returned to Mid-Michigan Wednesday to host his 8th Annual golf outing to benefit the United Way of Saginaw.

Monday, March 28, 2011  Sherman says he believes it is time for a fresh start. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says he met with every player after the season and Sherman later chose to leave after talking with his family.