The Spartans took the lead in the Big Ten, but Michigan made sure coach Dusty May won't be leaving anytime soon

Michigan and Michigan State had circled this game all year long and it delivered. Ultimately, the Spartans made all the big plays late to win.

ANN ARBOR – Michigan State basketball took down rival Michigan in Ann Arbor to claim the top spot in the Big Ten Friday night. The cross-state rivals faced off in a packed Crisler Center Friday night.

Follow along here for live updates as No. 12 Michigan plays host to No. 14 Michigan State in a Big Ten showdown in Ann Arbor.

FINAL: Michigan State 75, Michigan 62 With first place in the Big Ten on the line, Michigan State pushed past Michigan in the second half for the 13-point win at Crisler Center. The Spartans have now won three straight and it’s their third straight victory in the rivalry.

Friday night's Battle for the Great Lakes State between the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans had more than rivalry bragging rights on the line.

The Maryland Terrapins (21-6, 11-5 Big Ten) will attempt to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the Michigan State Spartans (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) at 6:30 PM ET on Wednesday, February

The spotlight in college basketball Friday night is focused on the fight for first in the Big Ten as arch-rivals Michigan State (21-5, 12-3) and Michigan (20-5, 12-2) meet in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines currently hold a 1/2 game lead over the Spartans.