A pivotal Big Ten game took place Sunday between No. 8 Michigan State and No. 12 Wisconsin. Here's a recap of the updates, score and highlights.

Michigan State basketball moved one step closer to a Big Ten title on Sunday afternoon thanks to another impressive defensive effort down the stretch. The Spartans were once again stifling on the defensive end of the floor in the final minutes to pick up their fourth straight ranked win over No.

MADISON − Each Monday, the Journal Sentinel will look at the Wisconsin men's basketball team’s previous week and assess how its résumé has changed and stacks up to the competition. All rankings are through Sunday unless noted otherwise.