Spartans head coach Tom Izzo netted his 356th conference win, taking the No. 1 in the Big Ten from first-year Michigan coach Dusty May in a 75-62 contest that saw Michigan State surge ahead in the second half. The Spartans held the Wolverines scoreless for the final 4:12 while putting up a 9-point run.

Tom Izzo demanded Michigan State basketball's guards give more Friday. The Spartans took control at Michigan and are in first place in the Big Ten.

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.

Michigan State freshman guard Jase Richardson led the Spartans with 21 points in their 75-62 victory over Michigan.

Jase Richardson scored 21 points and Tre Holloman had 18, leading No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-62 win over No. 12 Michigan to take sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.

Jase Richardson led Michigan State with 21 points, and Tre Holloman added 18, which included back-to-back-to-back 3s.

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.