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After UCLA’s 82-59 loss to Michigan State, Mick Cronin ejected his own player for a late-game foul, defended the move in a tense postgame scrum, and then sparred with a reporter about the opposing student section, all amid UCLA’s slipping NCAA Tournament prospects following consecutive blowouts.
No. 15 Michigan State routed UCLA 82-59 as Steven Jamerson II was ejected after a technical foul for squaring up with Carson Cooper; UCLA coach Mick Cronin pulled Jamerson midgame and later called the incident a lapse in judgment, while MSU surged to a 31-5 run to build a big first-half lead, leaving UCLA’s season outlook uncertain and prompting a tense postgame exchange with reporters.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin ejected his own center Steven Jamerson II after a hard foul on Michigan State’s Carson Cooper during UCLA’s 82-59 loss to the Spartans, pulling Jamerson from the court before officials could decide the penalty as UCLA dropped its second straight blowout.
After UCLA's 82-59 loss to Michigan State, OutKick's David Hookstead criticizes UCLA coach Mick Cronin for cringe-worthy postgame behavior, including a tense exchange with a reporter about whether the reporter raised his voice and Cronin ejecting one of his players, calling the moment embarrassing for a program whose NCAA Tournament hopes are slipping.
In an 82-59 loss to No. 15 Michigan State, UCLA coach Mick Cronin ejected forward Steven Jamerson II after a hard foul and a confrontation late in the game. Jamerson was subbed out, and Cronin signaled an assistant to take him to the locker room. Jamerson finished with 2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 fouls in eight minutes. Cronin defended the decision as a matter of toughness, while MSU coach Tom Izzo remarked on the move as Cronin’s first such public ejection.
Minnesota upset No. 10 Michigan State 76-73 at Williams Arena, snapping a seven-game skid and earning their third win over a ranked opponent this season. The Gophers started strong, got a breakout 13-point, 8-rebound performance from transfer Bobby Durkin, and got 17 points from Cade Tyson as they limited Jeremy Fears Jr. to 10, all while missing four rotational players—a showing of progress for first-year coach Niko Medved and a useful proof-of-concept for Minnesota.
Nearly 75,000 attended Beaver Stadium for Penn State vs. Michigan State in outdoor NCAA men’s hockey, with Michigan State winning 3-2 in overtime as Charlie Stramel completed a hat trick by scoring the OT winner; Gavin McKenna had opened the scoring for PSU, and MSU had won the weekend series’ other meeting.
Michigan used stifling defense and a late burst to beat No. 7 Michigan State 83-71 in East Lansing, delivering four key takeaways: Yaxel Lendeborg scored 26 and anchored both ends, freshman Trey McKenney supplied 10 off the bench, Michigan limited MSU to 27% shooting in the first half and forced 11 turnovers, and the Wolverines closed strong with clutch plays down the stretch.
Penn State hosts Michigan State in an outdoor Big Ten hockey game at Beaver Stadium, featuring sharp throwback sweaters and highlighting NHL prospect Gavin McKenna amid a weekend of outdoor hockey action.
Indiana fell 81-60 at Michigan State, dropping to 12-5 overall and 3-3 in the Big Ten as the Hoosiers again collapsed after halftime. They committed 14 turnovers, leading to 29 MSU points and thriving in transition for the Spartans, while Indiana’s frontcourt struggled against MSU’s bigs. Tucker DeVries continued a shooting slump from long range, leaving Lamar Wilkerson as the only reliable 3-point threat. Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. dominated with 23 points and 10 assists, helping the Spartans pull away late.
The game between Cornell Big Red and Michigan State Spartans on December 29, 2025, was highly competitive, with Michigan State leading significantly throughout the match, culminating in a final score of 114-97 in favor of Michigan State, featuring notable performances and multiple scoring runs.
The Indiana Hoosiers, ranked No. 3, defeated Michigan State 38-13 with standout quarterback Fernando Mendoza throwing for 332 yards and four touchdowns, maintaining their undefeated record and high ranking, while Michigan State continues to struggle in the Big Ten.
The Michigan State Spartans will face the Kansas Jayhawks in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night in Atlanta. Both teams are undefeated this season, with Michigan State showing promise in their first two games and Kansas securing a win against North Carolina. This matchup marks the 11th meeting between the two teams, each having won five games in the series. The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 6:30 p.m. ET.
After Michigan State's early exit from the NCAA Tournament, coach Tom Izzo vowed to return the team to deeper tournament runs, stating, "I'm gonna get back to a deeper run in this tournament, or I'm going to die trying." The 69-year-old coach, who has faced retirement rumors, is determined to lead the Spartans to success despite recent disappointments, signaling his unwavering commitment to winning.
As Selection Sunday approaches, several NCAA tournament teams are poised to outperform their projected seeds, potentially causing upsets. Teams like Gonzaga, St. John's, Michigan State, and Florida Atlantic are entering the tournament with lower expectations but possess the talent and momentum to deliver surprises. These are the opponents that other teams should hope to avoid when the brackets are revealed.