Michigan State defeats Ohio State 66-60

Carson Cooper scores career-high 20 points in Spartans' victory

Feb. 22, 2026 at 10:55pm

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No. 15 Michigan State defeated Ohio State 66-60 in a Big Ten matchup on February 22. Carson Cooper led the Spartans with a career-high 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Jeremy Fears added 11 points and 8 assists. Ohio State's Thornton scored 32 points in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This game was an important conference matchup between two Big Ten rivals. Michigan State's victory helps them stay in the hunt for the Big Ten title, while Ohio State's loss is a setback in their quest to make the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Michigan State's Carson Cooper had a standout performance, scoring a career-high 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Jeremy Fears also contributed 11 points and 8 assists for the Spartans. Ohio State's Thornton led all scorers with 32 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Michigan State's balanced attack.

  • The game was played on February 22, 2026.

The players

Carson Cooper

A player for the Michigan State Spartans who scored a career-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the game.

Jeremy Fears

A player for the Michigan State Spartans who scored 11 points and had 8 assists in the game.

Thornton

A player for the Ohio State Buckeyes who scored a game-high 32 points in the losing effort.

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The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and talent of the Michigan State Spartans, who were able to overcome a strong individual performance by Ohio State's Thornton to secure the conference victory.