Michigan men's basketball came out a little flat in a highly anticipated rivalry game against in-state rival, Michigan State. The No. 12 Wolverines let the No.

No. 14 Michigan State pulled away in the second half to take down No. 12 Michigan 75-62 in Ann Arbor, securing a crucial Big Ten road victory. 📊 MORE: Michigan vs. Michigan State final stats The Spartans (22-5,

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WILX) - No. 14 Michigan State men’s basketball beat rival No. 12 Michigan 75-62 at the Crisler Center Friday night. The win puts the Spartans atop the Big Ten standings with just four games remaining, including a rematch with the Wolverines at the Breslin Center on March 9.

Tom Izzo is in his 30th season at MSU while Dusty May is in his first at Michigan. Will that experience in the rivalry prove to be the difference?

No. 14 Michigan State replaces No. 12 Michigan atop the Big Ten conference after beating the Wolverines 75-62 on Friday.

Michigan State silenced their critics on Friday night with a 75 to 62 win over their biggest rival, reclaiming their spot atop the Big Ten and making a huge statement heading into the final stretch of the season.