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No. 8 Michigan State Falls Short in Regular Season Finale to Michigan
Spartans drop regular season finale to rival Wolverines
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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No. 8 Michigan State had a four-point lead in the second half, but No. 3 Michigan used a late run to defeat the Spartans 90-80 in the regular season finale for both schools on Sunday at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.
Why it matters
This loss snaps a five-game win streak for Michigan State, who finishes the regular season with a 25-6 overall record and a 15-5 mark in Big Ten play. Michigan improves to 29-2 on the season and 19-1 in conference play.
The details
Senior forward Jaxon Kohler tied his career-high with 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while redshirt sophomore guard Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 22 points and handed out a game-high nine assists. Senior center Carson Cooper also added 19 points and six rebounds for the Spartans.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
The players
Jaxon Kohler
A senior forward for Michigan State who tied his career-high with 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the game.
Jeremy Fears Jr.
A redshirt sophomore guard for Michigan State who scored 22 points and handed out a game-high nine assists.
Carson Cooper
A senior center for Michigan State who added 19 points and six rebounds.
Michigan State
The No. 8 ranked college basketball team that fell to rival Michigan 90-80 in the regular season finale.
Michigan
The No. 3 ranked college basketball team that defeated Michigan State 90-80 in the regular season finale.
What’s next
Michigan State will play in the Big Ten Tournament next week at the United Center in Chicago.
The takeaway
This loss ends Michigan State's five-game win streak and drops them to 25-6 overall and 15-5 in Big Ten play to close out the regular season. Michigan improves to 29-2 on the year and 19-1 in conference, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the country heading into the postseason.
