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Michigan State Clinches Big Win, Prepares for Rival Showdown

3/6/2026

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Michigan State defeated Rutgers 91-87 on March 5, 2026, in the final home game for seniors Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler.
Jeremy Fears and Coen Carr each scored 21 points, while Kohler added 15 and Cooper contributed 14 points.
With this victory, Michigan State improved to 25-5 and secured a top-four seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
Rutgers, now 12-18, had Tariq Francis score 25 points but could not overcome a late 10-point deficit.
Michigan State will next face rival Michigan.

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Michigan State defeated Rutgers 91-87 on March 5, 2026, in the final home game for seniors Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler.
Jeremy Fears and Coen Carr each scored 21 points, while Kohler added 15 and Cooper contributed 14 points.
With this victory, Michigan State improved to 25-5 and secured a top-four seed in the Big Ten Tournament.
Rutgers, now 12-18, had Tariq Francis score 25 points but could not overcome a late 10-point deficit.
Michigan State will next face rival Michigan.