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Michigan State beat Rutgers 88–79 at Rutgers on Jan 27, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  MSU | 28 | 45 | 15 | 88 |
  RUTG | 37 | 36 | 6 | 79 |
Michigan State SpartansRutgers Scarlet Knights| MSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Cooper | 37 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 5-10 | 0-0 |
| Jeremy Fears Jr. | 36 | 29 | 4 | 9 | 6-12 | 1-4 |
| Coen Carr | 35 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 5-7 | 2-3 |
| Jaxon Kohler | 29 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 4-10 | 1-6 |
| Divine Ugochukwu | 29 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Jordan Scott | 26 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-3 |
| Kur Teng | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-2 |
| Cam Ward | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Denham Wojcik | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Trey Fort | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 88 | 44 | 18 | 28-57 | 8-22 |
| RUTG | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamichael Davis | 40 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 4-8 | 1-1 |
| Darren Buchanan Jr. | 36 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 5-11 | 1-4 |
| Dylan Grant | 34 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-2 |
| Kaden Powers | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0-5 | 0-4 |
| Emmanuel Ogbole | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Tariq Francis | 34 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 6-17 | 3-8 |
| Harun Zrno | 32 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 6-10 | 4-8 |
| Bryce Ruglass Dortch | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lino Mark | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Chris Nwuli | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 79 | 19 | 11 | 25-62 | 10-27 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
MSU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · RUTG defense in 1
RUTG offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · MSU defense in 3 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
MSURUTGExpected pace: about 67 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
MSURUTGNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Fears Jr. | 30.1 | 13.9 | 2.0 | 8.3 |
| Coen Carr | 26.7 | 11.5 | 4.9 | 1.2 |
| Jaxon Kohler | 26.4 | 12.5 | 9.5 | 1.1 |
| Carson Cooper | 26.2 | 10.9 | 7.7 | 1.6 |
| Divine Ugochukwu | 18.1 | 6.4 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Jordan Scott | 16.5 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| Kur Teng | 16.5 | 7.5 | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| Cam Ward | 14.4 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamichael Davis | 25.7 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Tariq Francis | 25.1 | 16.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Darren Buchanan Jr. | 23.5 | 8.3 | 3.4 | 1.3 |
| Dylan Grant | 22.8 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| Harun Zrno | 19.5 | 7.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Emmanuel Ogbole | 18.1 | 4.3 | 6.6 | 0.1 |
| Bryce Ruglass Dortch | 17.3 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 0.1 |
| Kaden Powers | 16.0 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
MSU offenseper gameRUTG defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
MSUForAgainst43% of MSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
RUTGForAgainst44% of RUTG's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
MSU 6series3 RUTG| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | RUTG 87 | MSU 91 | MSU+4 | +4 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | MSU 88 | RUTG 79 | MSU+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2025 | MSU 81 | RUTG 74 | MSU+7 | +7 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2024 | RUTG 55 | MSU 73 | MSU+18 | +18 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2023 | MSU 55 | RUTG 61 | RUTG+6 | +6 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | RUTG 57 | MSU 70 | MSU+13 | +13 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2022 | MSU 63 | RUTG 84 | RUTG+21 | +21 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2021 | MSU 37 | RUTG 67 | RUTG+30 | +30 |
| Jan 5, 2021 | RUTG 45 | MSU 68 | MSU+23 | +23 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
