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Michigan Triumphs in Rivalry, Sparks Controversy Over Foul

2/3/2026

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Following Michigan's 83-71 victory in East Lansing, Dusty May accused Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. of an intentional dangerous play against Yaxel Lendeborg.
Tom Izzo defended Fears, saying physical play is expected in rivalries and that calls went both ways.
The win marked Michigan's first at the Breslin Center since 2018.
Both teams remain in the Big Ten title race, with a rematch set for March 8 in Ann Arbor.

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Story summary

Following Michigan's 83-71 victory in East Lansing, Dusty May accused Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. of an intentional dangerous play against Yaxel Lendeborg.
Tom Izzo defended Fears, saying physical play is expected in rivalries and that calls went both ways.
The win marked Michigan's first at the Breslin Center since 2018.
Both teams remain in the Big Ten title race, with a rematch set for March 8 in Ann Arbor.