No. 3 Michigan tops No. 8 Michigan State 90-80 for 15th straight Big Ten win

Wolverines defeat Spartans in rivalry matchup

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The No. 3 ranked Michigan Wolverines defeated the No. 8 ranked Michigan State Spartans by a score of 90-80 in a Big Ten conference matchup on Sunday. Yaxel Lendeborg led the Wolverines with 27 points, 19 of which came in the first half, while Morez Johnson Jr. added 18 points for the victors.

Why it matters

This win extends Michigan's Big Ten winning streak to 15 games, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the conference and strengthening their case for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament.

The details

Michigan jumped out to an early lead in the first half, with Lendeborg scoring 19 points to give the Wolverines a comfortable advantage. Michigan State made a push in the second half, but the Wolverines were able to hold on for the 10-point victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Yaxel Lendeborg

A key player for the Michigan Wolverines, scoring 27 points in the game, 19 of which came in the first half.

Morez Johnson Jr.

A contributing player for the Michigan Wolverines, scoring 18 points in the victory.

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The takeaway

Michigan's dominant performance against their in-state rival Michigan State further solidifies their status as one of the top teams in the Big Ten and a potential contender for the NCAA championship.