Jeremy Fears had 22 points, nine assists and a much-discussed technical foul in a 90-80 loss to Michigan. Gregory Shamus / ANN ARBOR, Mich. — This was Michigan’s party, and Tom Izzo couldn’t stop it.

Here's what the Spartans' point guard had to say after the loss to UM that only intensified the discussion around his play.

After the game, Michigan honored seniors Nimari Burnett, Will Tschetter, Roddy Gayle Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Charlie May, hoisting a Big Ten trophy and banner before players and coach Dusty May cut down parts of the net.

Yaxel Lendeborg scored 19 of his 27 points in the first half and Morez Johnson Jr. had 18 points, leading No. 3 Michigan in a 90-80 win over No. 8 Michigan State to give the Big Ten champions a 15th straight conference win Sunday.

The Spartans fell short of a big rivalry win in Ann Arbor.

Michigan's Aday Mara and Trey McKenney also picked up technical fouls in the first half of the rivalry matchup.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears drew attention for another kick toward an opponent's groin. Fears was called for a technical after a video review Sunday that showed he swung his right leg backward and into Elliot Cadeau during the first half when the eighth-ranked Spartans played at No.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo spoke on Jeremy Fears Jr's technical foul for kicking an opposing player In a loss to Michigan.

Graham Couch breaks down the Spartans' performance in an 90-80 loss Sunday at Michigan with three quick takes.

The Spartans just didn't have enough to take down the Wolverines in Ann Arbor.