Michigan State Secures Big Ten Victory Over Ohio State

No. 18 Michigan State secured a 69-62 victory over Ohio State, marking its third consecutive win in Big Ten play. Szymon Zapala led the Spartans with 15 points, while Jaden Akins contributed 14 points and was crucial in the final minutes, hitting five free throws. Ohio State staged a strong comeback, turning a 14-point deficit into a 50-49 lead, but ultimately fell short as Michigan State outscored them 20-12 in the last eight minutes. Meanwhile, No. 8 Marquette remained undefeated in Big East play with a 74-67 win against Creighton, highlighted by Kam Jones's 22-point performance. In women's basketball, No. 21 Michigan State dominated Purdue with a 77-59 victory, led by Jocelyn Tate's double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds. The Spartans' strong first-half effort included 18 steals and a dominant second quarter, which propelled them to victory despite a strong second-half push from Purdue.