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    Michigan State SpartansMichigan StMSU
    17-2, 8-0 Big Ten
    81
    17-2, 8-0 Big Ten
    Final
    12T
    Michigan St
    MSU
    354681
    Rutgers
    RUTG
    324274
    RUTG
    Rutgers Scarlet KnightsRutgersRUTG
    10-10, 3-6 Big Ten
    74
    10-10, 3-6 Big Ten

    Michigan State Spartans @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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    Game Leaders

    MSURUTG
    Points
    Jase Richardson
    20
    J. Richardson#11
    6/9 FG, 5/5 FT
    20
    Points
    Jordan Derkack
    26
    J. Derkack#4
    7/11 FG, 8/9 FT
    26
    Rebounds
    Coen Carr
    8
    C. Carr#55
    5 DREB, 3 OREB
    8
    Rebounds
    Ace Bailey
    9
    A. Bailey#4
    2 DREB, 7 OREB
    9
    Assists
    Tre Holloman
    6
    T. Holloman#22
    3 TO, 28 MIN
    6
    Assists
    Jeremiah Williams
    2
    J. Williams#25
    0 TO, 24 MIN
    2
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    MSU
    RUTG

    48% (27-56)

    Field Goal %

    34% (23-68)

    26% (5-19)

    Three Point %

    30% (9-30)

    85% (22-26)

    Free Throw %

    76% (19-25)

    15

    Turnovers

    6

    44

    Rebounds

    34

    13

    Largest Lead

    7

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    New York, NY

    CBS

    Referee:D.J. Carstensen

    Referee:Tim Comer

    Referee:Keith Kimble

    Video Highlights

    No. 8 Michigan State beats Rutgers 81-74 at MSG behind 20 points from Richardson

    — Freshman guard Jase Richardson scored a career-high 20 points and No. 8 Michigan State rolled to its 12th consecutive victory, beating Rutgers 81-74 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
    Jan 25, 2025, 04:58 pm - AP

    Probabilities & Game Flow

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    MSU
    100%

    According to ESPN Analytics

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    2026-27 Standings

    NCAA Division I
    Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten ConferenceCONFGBOVR
    Indiana0-0-3-0
    Michigan State0-0-3-0
    Minnesota0-0-3-0
    Nebraska0-0-3-0
    Northwestern0-0-3-0
    Oregon0-0-3-0
    UCLA0-0-3-0
    USC0-0-3-0
    Wisconsin0-0-3-0
    Rutgers0-0-2-0
    Washington0-0-2-0
    Illinois0-0-2-1
    Iowa0-0-2-1
    Michigan0-0-2-1
    Ohio State0-0-2-1
    Penn State0-0-2-1
    Maryland0-0-1-1
    Purdue0-0-1-2
    Full Standings

    Men's College Basketball News

    UConn's Nik Khamenia to have foot surgery, be rechecked in 6-8 weeks

    UConn's Nik Khamenia to have foot surgery, be rechecked in 6-8 weeks

    UConn coach Dan Hurley said Thursday that starting forward Nik Khamenia will have surgery on his left foot and be reevaluated in six to eight weeks.

    7h

    Sources: Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila finalizing deal to play for TCU

    Sources: Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila finalizing deal to play for TCU

    Former Saint Louis star Robbie Avila, the 2025 A-10 Player of the Year, is finalizing a deal to play for TCU this season, sources told ESPN.

    10h

    Men's college basketball Power Rankings: A whole new list after two weeks of games

    Men's college basketball Power Rankings: A whole new list after two weeks of games

    After two weeks of play, Florida tops the rankings, while Kansas and UCLA made big jumps with signature wins.

    13h

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