18th-Ranked Spartans Battle for Historic Win vs 37th-ranked Wolverines for Big Ten Title
18th-ranked Men's Tennis team faces intrastate rivalry as they aim for Big Ten title and historic NCAA Tournament regional hosting.
By the Numbers- Michigan State and Michigan tied for second in the conference at 7-1 each.
- A win over Michigan and two Ohio State losses would crown Michigan State outright Big Ten champions for the first time since 1967.
- MSU already boasts the most wins in program history at 21-4 overall.
- Michigan leads the series against MSU 107-20, 60-4 in Ann Arbor.
Michigan has dominated recent series matchups, winning the last 21 meetings and holding a historical advantage.
State of Play- Michigan State and Michigan vying for a Big Ten regular-season championship against control by top-ranked Ohio State.
- The Spartans have a chance to make history by clinching their first NCAA Tournament regional hosting opportunity.
The outcome of the match against Michigan and Ohio State's upcoming games will determine the Big Ten champion and NCAA Tournament hosting possibilities for MSU.
Bottom LineMichigan State Men's Tennis is on the cusp of historic achievements with a shot at claiming the Big Ten title and securing their first-ever NCAA Tournament regional hosting opportunity.
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