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No. 15 Michigan State Defeats Ohio State in Close Game
Spartans survive slow start to win 66-60 over Buckeyes
Feb. 22, 2026 at 9:12pm
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Carson Cooper scored a career-high 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help No. 15 Michigan State hold on for a 66-60 win over Ohio State in East Lansing, Michigan on Sunday afternoon.
Why it matters
This Big Ten conference matchup between two ranked teams was an important early-season test for both programs as they look to make a push towards the NCAA Tournament later in the year.
The details
Michigan State overcame a slow start, trailing early, before Cooper and the Spartans were able to pull away in the second half for the victory. The win improves Michigan State's record to 15-5 on the season.
- The game took place on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in East Lansing, Michigan.
The players
Carson Cooper
A key player for No. 15 Michigan State, scoring a career-high 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the win.
The takeaway
This was an important Big Ten win for Michigan State as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season and position themselves for a strong NCAA Tournament run.
