Minnesota upsets No. 10 Michigan State 76-73

Gophers fend off late Spartans surge to snap 7-game skid

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:31pm

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Jaylen Crocker-Johnson scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead Minnesota to a 76-73 upset victory over 10th-ranked Michigan State on Wednesday night. The Gophers broke a 7-game losing streak despite a late surge by the Spartans, who were outscored 22-9 over the final 4 minutes.

Why it matters

This win is a major boost for the struggling Gophers, who had lost 7 straight games, including several close losses. It also shakes up the Big Ten standings, as Michigan State had been tied for first place just 5 days ago.

The details

Cade Tyson scored 17 points and Langston Reynolds added 14 points and 8 assists for Minnesota. The Gophers held off a late comeback attempt by the Spartans, who were led by Coen Carr's 16 points, including 10 in the final 3 minutes. Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who had 60 points over his previous 2 games, was held to just 10 points on 4-of-11 shooting.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.
  • Minnesota's last win over an AP top-10 team was on January 16, 2021, over No. 7 Michigan.

The players

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson

Minnesota forward who scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the upset win.

Cade Tyson

Minnesota guard who scored 17 points in the victory.

Langston Reynolds

Minnesota guard who contributed 14 points and 8 assists.

Coen Carr

Michigan State forward who scored 16 points, including 10 in the final 3 minutes.

Jeremy Fears Jr.

Michigan State point guard who was held to just 10 points on 4-of-11 shooting after scoring 60 points over his previous 2 games.

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