Sun Jan 12 16:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Hot-Streaking Michigan State Spartans Face Tough Test Against Northwestern Wildcats
**EVANSTON, IL –** Riding an eight-game winning streak, the #16 Michigan State Spartans (13-2, 4-0 Big Ten) will face a challenging test on Sunday when they travel to Evanston to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (10-5, 1-3 Big Ten).
The Spartans have been dominant since a November loss to Memphis, racking up impressive victories including a 35-point rout of Washington on Thursday. Jaden Akins led the scoring against the Huskies with 20 points, while Jeremy Fears Jr. added a double-double (12 points, 10 assists). MSU is currently one of only two undefeated teams in Big Ten conference play.
Northwestern, however, presents a potential upset. The Wildcats have struggled in conference play, winning only one of their first four games. While they boast a victory over ranked Illinois, their recent losses to Penn State and Purdue highlight their inconsistency. Historically, Welsh-Ryan Arena has proven to be a difficult venue for visiting teams, a fact that MSU coach Tom Izzo will undoubtedly be emphasizing.
Despite MSU holding a commanding 34-7 record against Northwestern since 2000, the teams split their regular season series last year. Sunday’s game promises a compelling matchup, streaming live on FuboTV, Sling, and DirecTV Stream.
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