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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Oakland during the first half at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Diving Deep Into MSU's Defensive Efforts

Carter Landis

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Dec 23, 2025

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo does an interview following a 79-70 win over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Michigan State Basketball Remains Steady in Recent Rankings

Luke Joseph

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Dec 23, 2025

Mar 22, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Grace VanSlooten (14) shoots against Harvard Crimson forward Abigail Wright (40) during the first half at James T. Valvano Arena at William Neal Reynolds. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

MSU Women's Hoops Takes Down Ole Miss for Massive Ranked Victory

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 23, 2025

Michigan State guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) makes a pas against Oakland guard Brody Robinson (55) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Divine Ugochukwu Might Be Losing His Fire

Nathan Berry

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Dec 22, 2025

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Stepinac High School basketball star Jasiah Jervis unveils a Michigan State University t-shirt as he announces which college he will be attending and playing basketball at during a ceremony at Stepinac High School in White Plains Nov. 5, 2025. With Jasiah was his mother Falana, his father Rhodes, and brother Jafari.

Michigan State Commit Jasiah Jervis Shines at City of Palms

Luke Joseph

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Dec 22, 2025

Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) celebrates a play against Oakland during the second half at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Why MSU's Coen Carr Showed Pro Potential

Carter Landis

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Dec 22, 2025

Oakland head coach Greg Kampe reacts to a play against Michigan State at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Oakland's Greg Kampe Gives High Praise for MSU Following Loss

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 22, 2025

Michigan State junior Emma Shumate (5) looks to shoot against DePaul Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at the Breslin Center.

MSU Women's Basketball Crushes Indiana State in Offensive Onslaught

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 22, 2025

Michigan State's Coen Carr celebrates after a dunk against Toledo during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Coen Carr Sets Career High Against Oakland

Luke Joseph

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Dec 21, 2025

Michigan State Spartans forwards Jaxon Kohler, left, and Coen Carr, right, listen to a question after a 79-70 win over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

MSU's Kohler, Carr Break Down Spartans' Victory over Oakland

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 21, 2025

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, left, shakes hands with Oakland head coach Greg Kampe after 79-70 win at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Oakland's Greg Kampe Heaps Praise on Tom Izzo for Impact on His Career

Mike McDaniel

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Dec 20, 2025

Michigan State's Coen Carr, left, shoots as Toledo's London Praytor, center, and Jaylan Ouwinga defend during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State's Coen Carr Logs Season-High Scoring Output on Saturday

Randall Sweet

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Dec 20, 2025

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, left, and Oakland head coach Greg Kampe, right, pose for a picture following a game at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. MSU won, 79-70.

MSU's Izzo, Oakland's Kampe Discuss Impact of Annual Matchup

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 20, 2025

A Michigan State fan cheers at the game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Spartan Nation Reacts To Yearly Christmas Matchup With Oakland

Nathan Berry

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Dec 20, 2025

Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) looks to pass against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Michigan State Outlasts Minor Upset Bid by Oakland in Detroit

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 20, 2025

Michigan State's Divine Ugochukwu cuts to the basket on his way to a score against Toledo during the second half on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

How Divine Ugochukwu Can Get Back On Breakout Pace

Nathan Berry

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Dec 20, 2025

Dec 13, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr (1) gestures while dribbling the ball during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Biggest Keys for Michigan State Basketball vs. Oakland

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 20, 2025

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. attempts a free throw during a game against the Toledo Rockets at the Breslin Center on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

3 Predictions for Michigan State's Detroit Clash with Oakland

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 20, 2025

Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Mississippi Rebels at State Farm Arena.

How to Watch, Listen to MSU Basketball Face Oakland in Detroit

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 20, 2025

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