Minnesota Golden Gophers

Michigan State stays calm, Gophers panic

MINNEAPOLIS -- Seeking clemency from an infuriated Tom Izzo, Michigan State guard Keith Appling walked toward the sideline with the perplexed look of a child whose plan to steal a cookie had ended with a broken jar.

Spartans fend off Gophers to stay atop Big Ten

Keith Appling and Brandon Wood both scored 13 points to key No. 6 Michigan State's 66-61 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night, helping the Spartans keep their hold on first place in the Big Ten.

No. 6 Michigan State Hangs On

Draymond Green had 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals to key No. 6 Michigan State's 66-61 victory over Minnesota.

Recap: Minnesota vs. Michigan State

Rapid Reaction: Mich. St. 66, Minnesota 61

Reaction from Michigan State's come-from-behind 66-61 victory at Minnesota: Why it happened: The Gophers led Michigan State for the majority of the second half. They were tougher and more physical.

Spartans and Gophers mix it up in Big Ten action

Doug Gottlieb's Bubble Watch

Doug Gottlieb looks across the country and the teams on the bubble and what they each need to do to make the dance

Committee shouldn't reward losers

Joe Lunardi says there could be more than three teams that make this year's NCAA tournament despite a losing conference record, and that's a problem.

Lunardi: Michigan lifts Spartans to top line

Resident ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi has the latest look at the NCAA tournament field. With Ohio State's loss to the Spartans, Kansas joins the top line and Missouri moves up to No. 3. Two No. 1 seeds still remain up for grabs.