Szymon Zapala scored a season-high 15 points and No. 18 Michigan State made 8 of 10 free throws to hold off Ohio State 69-62 for its third straight win to start Big Ten play.

The Buckeyes look locked in through two rounds of the College Football Playoff, and it seems a stunning loss to their archrival has put them on the path to a championship.

No. 18 Michigan State men's basketball faces a critical matchup against Ohio State, and it's a game it can’t afford to take lightly. Despite not being ranked in the current polls, Ohio State has proven to be a tough opponent,

The Michigan State Spartans basketball team return to action in Columbus to face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State men’s hockey has begun the year with a bang. The No. 13 Buckeyes beat No. 9 Michigan at Wrigley Field, 4-3, with a last-minute goal on Friday night. The game was part of The Frozen Confines series, which will feature three Big Ten men’s games and one women’s game.

What you need to know to watch the Michigan State vs. Ohio State basketball game Friday night in Columbus, Ohio.

Szymon Zapala scored a season-high 15 points and Jaden Akins added 14 as No. 18 Michigan State held off Ohio State 69-62 in Columbus on Friday for its seventh straight win.

The Ohio State Buckeyes square off against the No. 18 Michigan State Spartans in college basketball Big Ten play today. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free.

Best photos as Michigan State basketball restarts Big Ten play with Ohio State visit at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

It wasn't without some drama, as Ohio State made a late push and put the game in jeopardy, but once again, Michigan State basketball was able to hang on this year to earn their seventh straight win of the season on the road against the Buckeyes.