Michigan 83-71 Michigan State

In a closely contested Big Ten matchup, No. 3 Michigan Wolverines defeated seventh-ranked Michigan State Spartans 83-71 on January 30, 2026. Yaxel Lendeborg led Michigan with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Elliot Cadeau and Morez Johnson contributed 17 and 12 points, respectively. Despite a strong second-half run by Michigan State, Michigan's clutch shooting and Michigan State's turnovers secured the Wolverines' sixth consecutive victory.