The Wolverines hit just one of nine 3-point tries in the second half as MSU surged back from a four-point deficit.

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.

Following a first half where both teams led by as much as eight, Michigan State seized control after a brief back-and-forth start to the second half. A pair of 3-pointers from Richardson and Jeremy Fears Jr. put Michigan State up two. Vlad Goldin answered with two buckets in the paint to put Michigan back in front.

Columnist Graham Couch gives his thoughts on Michigan State's performance Friday night in a 75-62 win at Michigan with three quick takes.

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.

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.

College basketball fans in the state of Michigan have waited nearly the whole season for the Wolverines and Spartans to clash, especially considering the two rivals have been fighting for Big Ten supremacy.

The Wolverines are in first place in the Big Ten, while the Spartans are a half-game back entering Friday's showdown.

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 No. 1 spot in the Big Ten standings was also up for grabs.