Wisconsin Badgers Defeat No. 10 Michigan State 92-71

Badgers hand Spartans second loss in four days

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team defeated the No. 10 ranked Michigan State Spartans by a score of 92-71 on Friday night. Wisconsin junior guard Nick Boyd led the way with 29 points, including 5 made 3-pointers.

Why it matters

This victory marks the second time in four days that the Badgers have defeated a highly ranked opponent, demonstrating the team's ability to compete with top programs in the Big Ten conference. The win also boosts Wisconsin's chances of securing a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

The details

Wisconsin jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, dominating Michigan State throughout the game. In addition to Boyd's strong performance, the Badgers received contributions from several other players, showcasing the team's depth and balance.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Nick Boyd

A junior guard for the Wisconsin Badgers who scored a game-high 29 points.

Wisconsin Badgers

The men's basketball team from the University of Wisconsin that defeated the Michigan State Spartans.

Michigan State Spartans

The men's basketball team from Michigan State University that was defeated by the Wisconsin Badgers.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for our team. We came out focused and executed our game plan to perfection.”

— Greg Gard, Head Coach, Wisconsin Badgers

What’s next

The Badgers will look to build on this momentum as they continue their conference schedule, with a key matchup against the No. 5 ranked Illinois Fighting Illini coming up on February 20th.

The takeaway

Wisconsin's victory over Michigan State demonstrates the team's ability to compete with the top programs in the Big Ten, and positions them as a potential contender for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.