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

Tom Izzo is in his 30th season at MSU while Dusty May is in his first at Michigan. Will that experience in the rivalry prove to be the difference?

Michigan State silenced their critics on Friday night with a 75 to 62 win over their biggest rival, reclaiming their spot atop the Big Ten and making a huge statement heading into the final stretch of the season.

The start of the evening on Friday was much better than the ending of the night. The Wolverines got trounced by rival Michigan State in the second half on Frida

Michigan has agreed to a multiyear contract extension for Dusty May, who this season became the first basketball coach in school history to win his first 13 home games.

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.