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.

The Badgers are 22-7 overall and 12-6 in the Big Ten following a loss at No. 8 Michigan State on Sunday. Quad 1: 6-6. Offensive efficiency: No. 11. Defensive efficiency: No. 31. USA Today: No. 2 vs. Montana in Milwaukee. ESPN: No. 3 seed vs. Chattanooga in Milwaukee. CBS: No. 2 seed vs. Norfolk State in Milwaukee.