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.

But the 3-point shooting and missing persisted for Wisconsin. After Blackwell opened the second half with a layup off a backcut, the Badgers missed their next six attempts from the field as the Spartans went on an 8-0 run to take a 40-36 lead with 16:55 to go in the game.