Michigan vs Michigan State: Top 25 Clash

0:00On March 2nd, Michigan hosts Michigan State this Sunday at the Chrysler Center in the final CVS game before conference tournaments wrap up. Both teams rank high in the latest CVS sports top 25, and one with Duke holding steady at number one for nine straight days, Michigan at number two, and the Spartans at number eight. Tip off is at 4.30pm, Eastern time. Even though Michigan has already clinched the Big Ten title with the 17th one conference record, and just two games left, this in-state rivalry, promises excitement. The Spartans in Nebraska sit tied for second at 14-4, but they can't catch up now. The matchup spotlights, two top Big Ten player of the year contenders. Michigan's Yaksalindaborg and Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Junior. Fears shown in their recent 77-64 win at Indiana, dropping 21 points with nine assists, four rebounds, and a steal. Extending the Hoosier's skid to four losses. That victory bumped Michigan State up to number eight from number ten in the rankings, nudging Iowa State and Illinois down the spot each.

1:08Purdue fell from number 14 to 16 after losing at Ohio State, which lifted Virginia and Gonzaga one spot, despite their own weekend defeats. Fans are buzzing about this clash as a preview of March Madness Intensity, setting the stage perfectly for the tournaments ahead.