Where is Michigan State basketball ranked in this week's poll? The Spartans are No. 7 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll.

Michigan State is still in the top 10 of the AP poll. The Spartans (24-5, 15-3 Big Ten) have a one-game lead in the conference standings, following a buzzer-beating road win at Maryland and a home win over Wisconsin on Sunday. MSU finishes the regular season Thursday at Iowa and at home against Michigan, which dropped to No. 15.

Michigan State basketball continues to march toward Tom Izzo's 27th straight NCAA tournament bid. Here's where Spartans stand in March 3 projections.

It was Michigan State’s fifth straight victory and fourth in a row against a ranked team that keeps the squad in first place in the Big Ten with two games to go. The Spartans can lock up at least a share of the conference title with a win on Thursday at Iowa.

The timing was ideal as standout freshman Jase Richardson, who has been carrying the load offensively lately, spent the final 14:38 of the first half on the bench with two fouls. Tre Holloman also had a poor shooting night while missing all six of his triples.

Fueled by strong rebounding and hot 3-point shooting, No. 8 Michigan State beat No. 11 Wisconsin 71-62 in a game marred by frequent fouls.

On Sunday, Tom Izzo's team held serve over the Michigan Wolverines by defeating the No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers, 71-62. The Spartans pulled away in the second half while Jaden Akins had 19 points and Jaxon Kohler pulled down 16 rebounds.

No. 14 Michigan State secured yet another statement victory on Friday as it took down No. 12 Michigan, 75-62, at Crisler Center. The Spartan

Welcome back to the Big Ten Basketball Weekend Rundown. March is officially here, and with its arrival comes very consequential games. Let's review the results

A critical Big Ten game is on deck tonight as Maryland hosts Michigan State. Here are our Michigan State vs. Maryland predictions and best bets.