Spartans Face Michigan in Top Ten Clash

0:00On March 8th, Michigan State basketball faces a tough challenge this Sunday against rival Michigan and Ann Arbor. The Spartans opened as a 10-and-a-half-point underdog on fan duel with the over-under total set at 149.5 points. The Spartans head into the game on a five-game winning streak and have improved lately as the NCAA tournament nears. They sit at 25 wins and five losses overall with a 15-and-4 mark in Big Ten play. Meanwhile, Michigan has dominated the season, locking up the Big Ten regular season title and looking like a short number one seed in the tournament. The Wolverines boasts a 28-and-2 overall record and 18 wins against one loss in conference. This match up revives a heated rivalry where Michigan already took the first game earlier this year at Michigan State's home court. Fans expect a battle with playoff implications for both squads. Tip off from Crystal Center comes at 4.30 p.m. Eastern Time on CBS, promising plenty of drama in this top 10 clash.