Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the second half of a Big Ten men’s basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Spartans won, 81-74. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

You won’t find another arena that’s been as unkind to MSU's men's basketball team as Madison Square Garden. Not over the last 15 years. Not all-time.

Michigan State basketball won its 12th straight Saturday, 81-74 over Rutgers. So why is Tom Izzo worried? He knows what it takes to win the Big Ten.

Jase Richardson was a four-star legacy when he first took the court for Michigan State in November. Now, he's a pivotal player off the bench with the potential to be far more.

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NEW YORK — To hear Tom Izzo, it was as if Michigan State ... game gaffes to preserve Saturday’s 81-74 victory at Madison Square Garden. But more to prepare his players for what’s to come.

Izzo expressed his frustration over Rutgers' late-game surge during Saturday’s matchup. However, his irritation went beyond the implications of wins and losses. After the game, Izzo's disappointment was rooted in his hopes of giving playing time to two players who had been instrumental behind the scenes.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State Spartans moved to 8-0 in conference play with an 81-74 win over Rutgers University in New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Head basketball coach Tom Izzo spoke with the media about the win over the Scarlet Knights.

Rutgers Scarlett Knights guards Ace Bailey and Jordan Derkack just had one of the most memorable games they've ever been a part of in their collegiate careers.

Michigan State basketball had a nice break this week after a tough-fought win over Illinois on Sunday. Now, the Spartans will head to New York City to face off against a young, quickly improving Rutgers team in Madison Square Garden headlined by Rutgers’ star freshmen and NBA draft prospects Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper.

A look at MSU's basketball game Saturday against Rutgers at Madison Square Garden – including matchup analysis, TV, the betting line and a prediction.