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Michigan State and Maryland Face Off in Big Ten Title Race Clash

The Spartans and Terrapins meet tonight in a pivotal matchup with major implications for the Big Ten regular season championship.

Coach Rick Pitino and St. John's are on the verge of the program's first Big East title since the 1984-85 season.
Gehrig Normand #7 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts with Jase Richardson #11 in the second half while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on February 21, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 75-62.
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COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Tre Holloman #5 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates with teammates after hitting the game winning shot at the buzzer against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 26, 2025 in College Park, Maryland. Michigan State won the game 58-55. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Eighth-ranked Michigan State (22-5) and No. 15 Maryland (21-6) will tip off at 6:30 p.m. ET at Maryland's Xfinity Center.
  • Michigan State leads the Big Ten standings, tied with Michigan, while Maryland sits two games back in fourth place.
  • Maryland has won eight of its last nine games, led by balanced scoring and a dominant home record of 16-1 this season.
  • Michigan State, coached by veteran Tom Izzo, is on a three-game winning streak, including two road upsets over ranked opponents.
  • The game is expected to be closely contested, with Maryland favored by 4.5 points and both teams vying for critical momentum heading into March Madness.