Michigan State surpassed Purdue on Tuesday with a 75-66 victory, solidifying Friday’s matchup as a duel for first place in the Big Ten. With a win, the Spartans would improve to first. With a loss, the Wolverines would maintain their conference lead, and the Spartans would remain No. 2.

Madness Men's Bracket Preview will give an early look at the top contenders to make the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Saturday. With just over four weeks to go until Selection Sunday, fans can tune in at 12:30 p.

Score updates and live analysis for the Virginia Cavaliers vs. Duke Blue Devils men's basketball game on Monday, February 17th at John Paul Jones Arena.

The winner of the Friday night contest will take over the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten, currently owned by the Wolverines. The two teams meet again on March 9, just before March Madness begins. The cheapest tickets can be found on Vivid Seats, starting at $124. Use code MLIVE20 for $20 off orders over $200.

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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.