US EditionWhat’s Being Said Nationally After Michigan Basketball Beats MSU in Top-10 Matchup
- On Jan. 30, 2026, Michigan defeated Michigan State 83-71 at Breslin Center, tying for the Big Ten lead with the win.
- Before tipoff, Dusty May, Michigan head coach, sat in front of the Michigan State student section amid chants of 'F--- you, Dusty' and remained relaxed, embracing the hostile environment.
- A dominant first half put Michigan ahead 42-26, powered by Lendeborg's 12 points and early 3s from Cadeau and McKenney, aided by eight 3-pointers and a 14-3 second-chance edge.
- After Izzo received a technical with 31.5 seconds left, Lendeborg hit all four free throws, sealing Michigan's win amid boos and reactions from the crowd.
- The matchup highlighted Michigan's frontcourt strength — Aday Mara versus Carson Cooper — a point Tom Izzo flagged before the game, emphasizing Michigan's depth.
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Wolverines Survive MSU Rally, Earn First Road Win in Rivalry Since 2018
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Michigan walked into the Breslin Center on Friday night and walked out with its first road win over Michigan State since 2018, defeating the Spartans 83–71 in a rivalry matchup that swung dramatically between halves. The Wolverines controlled the opening 20 minutes, holding MSU to 26.9% shooting and 16.7% from 3 while hitting 41.7% of their own. Senior forward Yaxel Lendeborg led the charge with…
'I'm Not Ducking This Smoke' - Dusty May Walked Into Michigan State, Mocked Every Fan Screaming At Him And Then Ripped Their Hearts Out
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No. 3 Michigan tops No. 7 Michigan State to grab Big Ten lead
Yaxel Lendeborg recorded 26 points and 12 rebounds and No. 3 Michigan moved into sole possession of first place in the Big Ten with an 83-71 victory over No. 7 Michigan State on Friday night in East Lansing, Mich.
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