Penn State freshman guard Kayden Mingo played an exceptional game against the Spartans, finishing with 11 points and career-highs in assists (eight) and rebounds (seven). Penn State forced Michigan State into 17 turnovers and scored 23 points from them. Ultimately, going 8-for-29 from 3-point range proved to be a huge difference for Penn State.

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- In a battle between two legendary head coaches on Saturday, it was Michigan State's Tom Izzo who prevailed over Arkansas' John Calipari, as Izzo's Spartans won, 69-66. No. 22 MSU and Izzo are now 2-0 this season, and can probably ...

Michigan State reminded everyone that winning still matters in college basketball — with head coach Tom Izzo saying afterward, "Tonight proved that it was at the top of Michigan State’s list." Freshman forward Cam Ward had 18 points and 10 rebounds ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Tom Izzo is days away from being showered with praise as he is annually for his ability to win during the NCAA tournament. And rightfully so. Michigan State is headed to its 19th straight NCAA tournament with a shot to advance ...

With the raise, Izzo remains the Big Ten’s highest-paid coach and ranks fourth nationally – behind Kansas’ Bill Self ($8.8 million), Arkansas’ John Calipari ($8.0 million) and UConn’s Dan Hurley ($7.7 million) – according to the USATODAY salary database.