Tre Holloman buried a shot from beyond half court at the buzzer to lift No. 8 Michigan State (23-5, 14-3 Big Ten) to a 58-55 win at No. 16 Maryland (21-7, 11-6) on Wednesday night. Here are notable quotes from coach Tom Izzo and players following the victory that keeps the Spartans in first place in the conference:

The Big Ten experienced the magic of a buzzer-beater for the second-straight night. This time, however, it came from the Michigan Wolverines as they duplicated what their in-state rival Michigan State Spartans had done (minus the half-court aspect).

Tre Holloman and the Michigan State Spartans got in the spirit of March Madness early with a miraculous buzzer-beater from beyond halfcourt.

The calendar turns to March, and the start of the NCAA Tournament is approaching with Selection Sunday March 16. The SEC and Big Ten are sending about 20 teams to the NCAA Tournament including Michigan State,

No. 14 Michigan State secured yet another statement victory on Friday as it took down No. 12 Michigan, 75-62, at Crisler Center. The Spartan

If Illinois' next opponent is in a close game — which it is, seemingly always — it's almost incapable of losing.

Tom Izzo demanded Michigan State basketball's guards give more Friday. The Spartans took control at Michigan and are in first place in the Big Ten.

As No. 8 Michigan State basketball continues its pursuit of Tom Izzo's 11th Big Ten title, freshman Jase Richardson is emerging as the Spartans' star.

A critical Big Ten game is on deck tonight as Maryland hosts Michigan State. Here are our Michigan State vs. Maryland predictions and best bets.