- Matchup: Michigan State Spartans vs Washington Huskies
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Alaska Airlines Arena, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the Washington Huskies (10-7) will host the Michigan State Spartans (15-2) at the Alaska Airlines Arena.
In their latest outing, the Michigan State Spartans triumphed over Indiana with a decisive 81-60 victory. Michigan State committed 17 personal fouls while Indiana had 21. From three-point range, the Spartans managed to connect on 10 of 31 attempts. Indiana hit 72.7% from the free throw line, sinking 8 of 11. The Hoosiers also secured 16 rebounds, with no blocks recorded. Indiana tallied 17 assists and made 8 steals. Defensively, Michigan State allowed their opponents to shoot at a 42.9% success rate (21 of 49). They dished out 17 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and achieved 8 steals. On the boards, the Spartans grabbed 33 rebounds, with 10 being offensive. At the charity stripe, they converted 19 of 24 free throws, achieving a 79.2% success rate. Overall, Michigan State shot 50.9% from the field (27 of 53) and made 8 of 26 three-point attempts.
Key player Jeremy Fears Jr. made a significant impact, finishing with 23 points on 8 of 14 shooting, alongside 10 assists and 4 rebounds in 33 minutes of play.
With a stellar 15-2 record this season, Michigan State averages 79.0 points per game (136th nationally) while shooting 46.7% from the field. The Spartans hit 35.5% from beyond the arc (130 out of 366) and maintain a 73.4% free throw rate. They collect 42.4 boards per game and have dished out 323 assists, ranking 20th in college basketball. Their turnover rate is at 12.7 per game, and they commit an average of 16.1 fouls.
Defensively, the Spartans force opponents into 11.4 turnovers each game and draw 19.7 fouls. They hold rivals to a 30.4% shooting from three-point range and rank 13th in the nation by allowing only 64.2 points per game. The Michigan State defense has an opponent shooting percentage of 38.6% and allows 28.4 rebounds per game while giving up 218 assists this season, placing them 120th nationally.
In their recent match, the Washington Huskies fell short against Michigan, losing 82-72. Washington allowed Michigan to collect 37 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards. They made 21.7% of their three-point attempts (5 of 23) and converted 13 of 17 free throws (76.5%). Michigan shot 46.4% overall, making 32 of 69 attempts. Washington finished with a shooting percentage of 37.5% after hitting 27 of 72 shots, and from beyond the arc, they made 9 of 33 attempts (27.3%). The Huskies enjoyed success at the free-throw line, converting 9 attempts for an 81.8% rate. Michigan committed 13 fouls, which sent the Huskies to the line 11 times. Washington also committed 11 turnovers and recorded 3 steals, while securing 20 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive boards for a total of 35 rebounds.
Zoom Diallo stepped up for the Huskies, scoring 22 points in 30 minutes, providing 3 assists, and shooting at 50.0% (7 of 14). He also contributed with 2 rebounds.
With a season record of 10-7, Washington showcases a field goal percentage of 45.0% (ranked 211th nationwide). They have scored a total of 1,379 points this season (averaging 81.1 per game) and grab 38.8 rebounds per contest. Their assist rate stands at 13.8 per game (223rd in D-1), while turnovers average at 10.6 per game. The Huskies commit an average of 17.6 fouls and maintain a free throw success rate of 78.1%.
Defensively, Washington is yielding 73.6 points per game, ranking 188th in college basketball. They force 11.2 turnovers per game and allow teams to shoot 42.9% overall (143rd in D-1). The Huskies limit opponents to 31.7% from three-point territory (122 out of 385) and allow 71.5% free throw shooting. Additionally, their defense surrenders 13.2 assists and 33.9 rebounds per game, ranking 170th and 145th respectively on the defensive end.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
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