Mi State Vs Indiana: Kohler, Fears Lead Michigan State to 77-64 Win at Assembly Hall
In mi state vs indiana on March 1, 2026, No. 13 Michigan State defeated Indiana 77-64 at Assembly Hall, driven by a pair of 21-point performances and a blistering long-range night. The result matters because it completed a road sweep for the Spartans, extended their winning streak to four games and came on coach Tom Izzo’s first return to Bloomington after breaking the Big Ten conference wins record in February 2025.
Jaxon Kohler's season-high 21 points and 13 rebounds
Jaxon Kohler scored a season-high 21 points and added 13 rebounds, marking his 12th double-double of the season. Kohler’s interior work helped Michigan State build and preserve a lead that the Spartans never relinquished at Assembly Hall, a venue where the team has now won just twice in six trips.
Jeremy Fears Jr. 's 21 points and nine assists
Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 21 points and nine assists, orchestrating the offense and converting enough opportunities to keep Indiana from mounting a sustained comeback. Fears’ playmaking paired with Michigan State’s perimeter accuracy to convert a hot start into an enduring advantage.
Kur Tang's 6-of-8 shooting from deep and Teng's fourth 3
Kur Tang finished with a career-high 18 points, hitting 6 of 8 shots from 3-point range — half of the Spartans’ 12 triples. The Spartans used that long-range flurry to thwart the Hoosiers’ attempts to close the gap; the margin reached 39-26 on Teng’s fourth 3 late in the first half, and another Teng triple in the second half stopped Indiana’s closest approach.
Indiana's late push led by Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries
Lamar Wilkerson scored a game-high 29 points, including 19 in the second half, but Indiana still fell to 17-12 overall and 8-10 in Big Ten play. Tucker DeVries finished with 20 points and six rebounds, while Sam Alexis added eight points. Indiana’s bench players were shut out in the game, limiting depth scoring in a contest where the Hoosiers got as close as 54-48 with 13: 41 to play before Michigan State answered with a 10-3 run to reestablish a 67-55 lead.
Mi State Vs Indiana: Road sweep, records and schedule implications
The victory completed a road sweep for Michigan State after a 76-74 win at No. 8 Purdue on Thursday and pushed the Spartans to 24-5 overall and 14-4 in the Big Ten. What makes this notable is that the sweep included coach Tom Izzo’s first trip back to Bloomington since he broke the league’s conference-wins record in February 2025, surpassing the mark set by former Hoosiers coach Bob Knight. Michigan State will host Rutgers in its home finale on Thursday; Indiana closes out its home schedule on Wednesday against Minnesota.
