Tom Izzo shaded the Chiefs when discussing Michigan State's nine first-half turnovers in its eventual win over Michigan on Friday.

Michigan State basketball picked up what is probably its biggest and most satisfying win of the season when they beat their rivals, Michigan, on the road in Ann Arbor. The win gave the Spartans sole ownership over the No.

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.

Jase Richardson scored 21 points to lead No. 14 Michigan State to a 75-62 win over No. 12 Michigan in Ann Arbor on Friday in a battle for first place in the Big Ten.

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 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.