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Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks with Adreian Payne. (File Photo)

Michigan St.-Minnesota Preview 2-22-12

Michigan State sits atop the Big Ten standings due in large to the play of Draymond Green, who is making a strong case as the conference’s player of the year.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 20:  Kyrie Irving #1 of the Duke Blue Devils attempts to steal the ball from Jordan Morgan #52 of the Michigan Wolverines in the second half during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 20, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Terry Foster: Wolverines And Spartans Bring Excitement On The Hardwood

Michigan and Michigan State are giving us thrills and it isn’t even football season.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/21

Purdue G DJ Byrd Arrested For Public Intoxication

The junior from Crawfordsville, Ind., has had multiple rebounds and has scored in the double-digits in each of his last five games. Purdue (17-9, 7-6 Big Ten) plays at home Sunday against No. 4 Michigan State.

2012/02/17

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No. 7 Michigan State Beats No. 15 Wisconsin 69-55

Michigan State had its way with Wisconsin in a way the Spartans hadn’t since beating the Badgers for the first of four times during their 2000 national championship season.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/17

Draymond Green #23 of the Michigan State vs Iowa (File Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

3 Keys To A Spartans Win

No. 1 — Transition points. In a game featuring the Big Ten‘s top defenses, the Spartans need to push the ball at every opportunity before the Badgers can get set.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/16

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 18: Demetri McCamey #32 of the Illinois Fighting Illini goes for a loose ball against Keith Appling #11 of the Michigan State Spartans at Assembly Hall on January 18, 2011 in Champaign, Illinois. Illinois defeated Michigan State 71-62. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Wisconsin-Michigan St. Preview 2-16-12

The last time Michigan State and Wisconsin met, the Spartans ended a long road losing streak in the series with a controversial victory.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/16

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 15:  Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines scores on a 15 yard run in the first quarter and is congratulated by teammates Kevin Koger #86 during the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on October 15, 2011 in East Lansing, Michigan.  (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan And Michigan State Ranked On CBSSports.com

The NFL Draft has had its influence. Coaches have been hired.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/14

MINNEAPOLIS - MARCH 22:  Draymond Green #23 of the Michigan State Spartans grabs a rebound against the USC Trojans during the second round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on March 22, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Michigan State Ranked 7th In AP Poll

Missouri moves up one spot to third and is followed by Kansas, Duke, Ohio State, Michigan State, North Carolina, Baylor and Georgetown.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/13

Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans. (File Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Pat Caputo: Spartans Back To Playing In Izzo’s Image

It was an ugly win. But isn’t that what Michigan State does best? Win ugly?

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/13

Adreian Payne #5 of the Michigan State Spartans in file photo. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Payne, Green Pace MSU Past No. 3 OSU

No. 11 Michigan State beats No. 3 Ohio State 58-48 Saturday night, ending the Buckeyes’ 39-game home winning streak.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/02/11

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