In what is definitely one of their biggest, and most important wins, of the season, Michigan State basketball was able to thwart their long-time nemeses, No. 14 Purdue, in a slugfest, 75 to 66. Even though the Spartans won by nine, this was a game that never felt comfortable for MSU, who had to earn a win against their pesky rivals.

No. 14 Michigan State is playing its best basketball at a time it matters most. That was evident on Tuesday when the Spartans vanquished