The Wisconsin Badgers fell a few minutes, a few open 3-pointers and a few timely defensive rebounds away from a defining road win over Michigan State on Sunday. After trailing 62-60 with four minutes remaining,

A pivotal Big Ten game took place Sunday between No. 8 Michigan State and No. 12 Wisconsin. Here's a recap of the updates, score and highlights.

The Spartans (24-5, 15-3 Big Ten) have won five straight, putting them in position to contend for the conference championship with a week left in the regular season. The Badgers (22-7, 12-6) had won six of seven. Michigan State freshman Jase Richardson overcame foul trouble in the first half to finish with 11 points, six assists and five rebounds.