Michigan State Extends Streak With 81-74 Win Over Rutgers at Madison Square Garden

Freshman Jase Richardson's career-high 20 points and a strong bench performance secured Michigan State's 12th straight victory.

Michigan State, ranked No. 8, improved to 17-2 overall and 8-0 in Big Ten play after defeating Rutgers 81-74 in New York.
Freshman guard Jase Richardson led the Spartans with a career-high 20 points, while Coen Carr added 14 points on perfect shooting and eight rebounds.
The Spartans' bench outscored Rutgers' reserves 50-34, showcasing Michigan State's depth as a key strength.
Rutgers' Jordan Derkack scored a season-high 26 points, but the team struggled with poor shooting and the limited availability of star freshman Dylan Harper due to an ankle injury.
Michigan State's victory marks its longest winning streak since the 2018-19 season, when the program last reached the Final Four under coach Tom Izzo.