Although Michigan State lost transfer forward Kaleb Glenn to a season-ending knee injury over the summer, Ugochukwu is the first major blow to the team’s health since the schedule began. It puts the Spartans in a tough spot with the team’s No. 2 option running the offense now sidelined.

The Nittany Lions have consistently pushed elite competition to the brink. Beyond the two-point loss to Michigan, they came up just short against Michigan State (by four), Ohio State (by six), and dropped eight-point decisions against both Illinois and Purdue.

Michigan basketball's Yaxel Lendeborg, a key transfer portal acquisition, has been named the top transfer in college basketball by On3.

The Spartans have been in this position before and have come out better for it.

No. 10 Michigan State basketball was shocked by Minnesota on the road in what figured to be a big win, but a flat effort cost them.

Michigan basketball defeated Big Ten rival Michigan State for its second top-10 win of the week. Here are the highlights.

The Huskers have yet to beat an AP ranked opponent this season.

Yet through it all, it was sixth-year guard Nimari Burnett who played best, erupting for 31 points on 11 of 16 shooting and seven 3-point baskets. Both his points and 3s set new career highs as the second-ranked Wolverines (21-1, 10-1 Big Ten) continue to pile up wins.