The Spartans (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) erased a four-point halftime deficit by outscoring Michigan 41-24 after the break, leaning on their defense and depth to stall the Wolverines (20-6, 12-3). Jase Richardson led Michigan State with 21 points and Tre Holloman notched 18.

Michigan State silenced their critics on Friday night with a 75 to 62 win over their biggest rival, reclaiming their spot atop the Big Ten and making a huge statement heading into the final stretch of the season. Below, you can see our five initial takeaways from a massive win in Ann Arbor:

There’s plenty at stake for both teams, as the No. 2 spot in the Big Ten is on the line. Ahead of tip-off, the University of Michigan tops the Big Ten with a 12-2 conference record, and Michigan State (11-3) and Purdue (11-4) follow.