Michigan State basketball vs Maryland live score updates, highlights, how to watch

Posted by author February 26, 2025 Basketball

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With the calendar shifting to March in just a few days, Michigan State basketball finds itself in contention for its first Big Ten regular-season title since 2020.

The Spartans can get one step closer to that feat on Wednesday with a win over Maryland, a late-season dark horse team that is two games back of them in the conference standings. No. 8 Michigan State and No. 15 Maryland are set to tip off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday from the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland.

The Spartans have picked up where they were before their brief setback to Indiana on Feb. 11, winning three straight games. That includes two against top-15 opponents in then-No. 14 Purdue and then-No. 12 Michigan. The Spartans have won 17 of their last 20 games.

Star freshman Jase Richardson led Michigan State in its come-from-behind win over Michigan with 21 points. Jaden Akins leads the Spartans in scoring with 13.0 points per game, while Michigan State has four additional players averaging at least 8.0 points per game — depth that can send Tom Izzo’s squad back to the Final Four for the first time since 2019.

If Michigan State wants to come out with a key road victory on Wednesday, it will be because of how they defend Maryland star freshman Derik Queen. The 6-foot-10 center has been one of the more dominant centers (and freshmen) in the Big Ten when inside the paint this season, averaging 15.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

A win on Wednesday would also give Michigan State its ninth Quad 1 win of the season, an important statistic for the NCAA Tournament selection committee to consider come Selection Sunday. The Spartans have risen to a No. 2 seed in both USA TODAY’s and Joe Lunardi’s latest bracketology predictions.

Follow along here for live updates, highlights and analysis of Wednesday’s Michigan State vs. Maryland basketball game:

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Michigan State basketball vs Maryland score updates

This section will be updated at tipoff

TEAMS	1H	2H	F
Michigan State	19	—	—
Maryland	19	—	—

(This section has been updated with new information)

Hello Coen Carr! The Michigan State big man ends an over four-minute scoreless drought for the Spartans with an electric dunk on the fast break to tie the game at 19-19. Great find by Trey Holloman on the play as he sees Carr wide open down the other side of the court and behind Maryland’s defense.

The game has followed familiar trends so far for both teams. Michigan State will get a much-needed basket to end a scoreless drought and then fall back into an offensive woe, while Maryland responds with a shot that keeps it in it. At the under-eight media timeout, Michigan State leads Maryland 17-15 in what is turning into quite the defensive battle just outside the nation’s capital.

The Spartans’ defense has been a positive sight so far, as the Terps are 2 for their last 12 shots from the field. Tom Izzo tells the Big Ten Network’s Andy Katz that he doesn’t like how his team is not in control and that they need to do a better job at moving the ball.

Maryland takes slight advantage of Michigan State’s offensive struggles in the first half so far, as Maryland’s Rodney Rice hits a 3-pointer from the top of the key to tie the game at 13-13.

With the Spartans in a 3:50 scoreless drought, Izzo made the rare full hockey shift swap and brought five new players off the bench just before the under-12 media timeout.

Since leading 11-4 at the 15:32 mark of the first half, the Spartans have given up a 6-0 run for the Terrapins and have missed each of their last seven shots from the field. Michigan State leads Maryland 11-10 with 11:42 remaining in the first half.

A duel of two top 20 teams also has brought a duel out between two of the top freshmen in the Big Ten in Michigan State’s Jase Richardson and Maryland’s Derik Queen, who have been a key focal point of their team’s offenses thus far tonight.

Here’s a breakdown of Richardson and Queen’s stats over the last five games:

Points: Richardson 17.2, Queen 19.4
Rebounds: Richardson 4.2, Queen 12.8
Field Goal Shooting: Richardson 55%, Queen 62%
+/-: Richardson +52, Queen +80

Michigan State leads Maryland 11-6 at the under-16 media timeout with 15:15 remaining in the first half. Maryland freshman center Derick Queen will be at the free-throw line coming out of the break as he drew the AND-one foul on Xavier Brooker on the layup.

The Spartans defense has forced two turnovers in the first five minutes and held the Terrapins to no field goals for a near four-minute stretch. Jase Richardson has done much of the scoring for Michigan State as he has a game-high seven points and is a perfect 3-for-3 from the field.

After a shot clock violation on their first possession, the Spartans are on the board with a 3-point play from Jase Richardson as he drew the foul on the contested layup. He then follows it up with a mid-range jumper to give Michigan State a 5-0 run.

Here’s the Starting Five that Izzo is going with Wednesday’s game vs. Maryland:

G Jeremy Fears Jr.
G Jaden Akins
G Jase Richardson
F Jaxon Kohler
C Szymon Zapala

The Spartans have taken the floor at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland for pregame warm-ups. Michigan State looking for its third road win in its last four games.

Here’s where several bracketologist have the Spartans projected for the NCAA Tournament:

ESPN’s Joe Lunardi (as of Feb. 25): No. 2 seed in South region
USA TODAY (as of Feb. 25): No. 2 seed in South region
CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm (as of Feb. 25): No. 2 seed in Midwest region

Here’s who is wearing the zebra stripes for Wednesday’s game between Michigan State and Maryland:

What channel is Michigan State basketball vs Maryland on today?

The Big Ten Network will televise Wednesday’s Big Ten top 25 matchup between Michigan State and Maryland. Streaming options for the game include the Fox Sports Go app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the Big Ten Network and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Michigan State vs Maryland basketball time today

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
Location: XFINITY Center (College Park, Md.)

Michigan State and Maryland are scheduled to tip off at 6:30 p.m. ET from the XFINITY Center on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in College Park, Maryland.

Michigan State basketball vs Maryland history

Series record: Michigan State leads 16-8
Michigan State’s last win: 2024 (63-54)
Maryland’s last win: 2021 (68-57)

As noted by Michigan State’s record book, the Spartans lead the all-time series against the Terrapins 16-8. Michigan State has won each of the last six meetings in the series. The Spartans are 5-3 on the road against the Terrapins.

Michigan State vs Maryland predictions, picks

Graham Couch, Lansing State Journal: Maryland 75, Michigan State 71

“Maryland can be a tough place to play when the Terrapins are winning. It’s a fickle fan base for a place that’s considered a basketball school. But times are good now and folks are excited about this team. It helps MSU that it’s a 6:30 p.m. start on a Wednesday. The Spartans need to win at least one of their two games this week to keep control of the Big Ten race. I think they’re more likely to beat Wisconsin on Sunday at home, though I’ve learned not to underestimate this group in difficult spots.“

Michigan State vs Maryland betting odds

Game lines and spreads courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Feb. 26

Moneyline: Maryland -4.5
Spread: 149.5
Over/under: Maryland (-190) | Michigan State (+155)

Michigan State basketball schedule 2024-25

Here’s a look at Michigan State’s last five results. To view the Spartans’ full 2024-25 schedule, click here.

Saturday, Feb. 8: Michigan State 86, Oregon 74
Tuesday, Feb. 11: Indiana 71, Michigan State 67
Saturday, Feb. 15: Michigan State 79, Illinois 65
Tuesday, Feb. 18: Michigan State 75, No. 13 Purdue 66
Friday, Feb. 21: Michigan State 75, No. 12 Michigan 62

Maryland basketball 2024-25 schedule

Here’s a look at Maryland’s last five results. To view the Terrapins’ full 2024-25 schedule, click here.

Thursday, Feb. 6: Ohio State 73, Maryland 70
Sunday, Feb. 9: Maryland 90, Rutgers 81
Thursday, Feb. 13: Maryland 83, Nebraska 75
Sunday, Feb. 16: Maryland 101, Iowa 75
Thursday, Feb. 20: Maryland 88, USC 71

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