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Hoggard scores 23, Michigan State bounces back to beat No. 10 Illinois 88-80

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February 10, 2024

Hoggard scores 23, Michigan State bounces back to beat No. 10 Illinois 88-80

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State showed another flash of its potential, rallying to beat a top-10 team for the second time this season.

A.J. Hoggard had a lot to do with that.

Hoggard had 23 points, five assists, two steals and zero turnovers to lead the Spartans over No. 10 Illinois 88-80 on Saturday.

“A.J. has been a guy that I’ve been on for four years,” coach Tom Izzo said. “You saw why. He played extremely well.”

He wasn’t alone.

Malik Hall had 22 points and Tyson Walker scored 19 for the Spartans, whose previous victory against a highly ranked team was two months ago in a 24-point win over then-No. 6 Baylor.

“We beat one of the most talented, beat teams that we’ve played,” Izzo said. “What does that do for us? A lot.”

Michigan State (15-9, 7-6 Big Ten) came back from an eight-point deficit over the last six-plus minutes to earn the win and bounce back from a 59-56 loss to Minnesota earlier this week.

“I’m not sure I was ever as upset with my team as I was the other night,” Izzo said.

After missing free throws late in the loss against the Golden Gophers on Tuesday, the Spartans took advantage at the line with Hoggard making 12 of 13 and Hall connecting on 7 of 9 free throws.

“Give them all the credit,” coach Brad Underwood said. “They were obviously the aggressor. You’re a passive, soft team when you’re fouling.”

Hoggard’s three-point play with 4:10 remaining made it 72-all, the 13th tie of the game. Shortly thereafter, Michigan State scored eight straight points to take control.

The Fighting Illini (17-6, 8-4) failed to keep a late lead for the second straight game.

“I felt like we had the game up eight,” Underwood said.

Illinois led Nebraska by 10 with 3:29 remaining on Sunday before needing to go to overtime to secure a win.

Terrance Shannon Jr. had 28 points for Illinois and Coleman Hawkins scored 14. Marcus Domask was held to 12 points — eight below what he was averaging in conference games.

BIG PICTURE

Illinois: Losing leads late in games seems to be a problem for Underwood, but he doesn’t seem concerned.

“We missed shots. Maybe that’s it,” he said when asked if there were similarities in the late-game struggles.

Michigan State: Izzo’s team may never get back to its preseason ranking of No. 4, but it is starting to play closer to its potential at the right time.

“It was the most complete game we’ve had,” Izzo said.

SAY WHAT?!

Hawkins was called for a technical for saying something to the crowd following a 3-pointer early in the first half. Michigan State’s Jaden Akins drew a technical for taunting the Illini bench after making a 3-pointer with 49 seconds before halftime.

“They just told me it was a major point of emphasis,” Underwood said.

Izzo went toward Akins in anger after the technical and was held back by Hoggard.

“Jaden Akins has caused me less problems here than any player I’ve ever had,” Izzo said. “He’s one of the best students I got. He’s probably in the gym more than anybody I’ve got.

“But when I have a huddle and say, `Look guys. They called one. They’re going to call anything the other way.’ That’s why, and those two points could’ve been very, very critical.”

POLL IMPLICATIONS

Illinois earned a top-10 ranking in the first poll of February for the first time since 2006 and after its only game of the week, the team will likely fall in the AP Top 25.

UP NEXT

Illinois: Hosts Michigan on Tuesday night.

Michigan State: Visits Penn State on Wednesday.

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From the classroom to the shelter: supporting Mid-Michigan’s homeless students

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May 29, 2025

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From the classroom to the shelter: supporting Mid-Michigan’s homeless students

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Homelessness is increasing in mid-Michigan’s student population, according to Michigan’s Department of Education (MDE).

However, a network of support programs is helping students while they go to classes.

It’s a complex issue with districts like Lansing Public Schools helping provide those students with much-needed support in and out of the classroom.

Some of the largest districts in Mid-Michigan have hundreds of students experiencing homelessness. Data from the MDE shows Lansing has 604 students, or nearly 6% of its student body, struggling with housing insecurity.

“The majority of our families are sharing the housing of others, we also have families stay in hotels, the local homeless shelters, tents, cars,” said Rose Taphouse with Lansing Public School’s Families Overcoming Rough Times F.O.R.T. program.

The program meets unhoused students and families where they are, helping with enrollment, transportation, and basic needs like clothing and shoes.

“If we can provide a quality education, give our children a chance, help them make it through their educational experiences, and graduate, their chances of becoming homeless as an adult are greatly reduced,” said Taphouse.

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Program coordinator Rose Taphouse says students experiencing homelessness face many academic and mental challenges.

“Our students are exposed to four times the trauma of their house peers, which impacts attendance, behavior, all of those things, it causes major anxiety, especially when students don’t know where they’re going to sleep at night,” said Taphouse.

Despite those challenges, people should remember they’re still just kids, something the city rescue mission of Lansing sees often.

“Last night, by example, we had about 28 children. The kids are ordinary children that look and act like everybody else and want to have a good time and build friendships.

The F.O.R.T. program also assists other school districts within Ingham County, like Holt and Mason. They also partner with agencies like Child and Family Charities and Advent House to provide additional support.

School officials say student homelessness is a community-wide challenge to provide families with everything from affordable housing to childcare.

Child and Family Charities offer support for families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Through our Resource Coordinators, we help connect individuals with local services, Medicaid outreach, and essential items such as food, diapers, and clothing. Our compassionate team works one-on-one with each family to provide personalized assistance.

For support, call 517-882-4000 or visit childandfamily.org.

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Woman charged for unsecured gun in shooting of Michigan student

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May 29, 2025

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Police say a woman is charged after a teen brought an unsecured gun to school, resulting in another student being shot at Thurston High School in Redford Township, Michigan.

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Brighton’s Adam Forcier voted top junior golfer in Michigan

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May 28, 2025

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Brighton’s Adam Forcier voted top junior golfer in Michigan

Brighton golf has its swagger back, and junior Adam Forcier is one of the reasons why.

Following a 2024 season where the Bulldogs did not qualify for the Division 1 state finals, Brighton returned this season and captured the Region 5 championship on Tuesday at Washtenaw Golf Club by 16 strokes.

Forcier shot a 77 and finished ninth overall, while all five of Brighton’s golfers finished in the top ten.

Forcier has been as consistent as it gets for the No. 7 ranked Bulldogs, averaging a 38.0 9-hole score in 2025, which ranks 20th among juniors in the state.

His successful season earned him a spot on our poll for top junior golfers in Michigan, where Forcier earned 5,520 votes to claim the top spot.

Royal Oak Shrine Catholic’s Caden Whitbeck finished in second with 3,012 votes while Reeths-Puffer’s Kristian Brown finished in third with 1,561 votes.

Forcier’s best round this season was when he shot a 70 in round one of the Kensington Lakes Activities Association Tournament at Kensington Metropark Golf Club. Forcier finished tied for fifth with a 148 (78 in round 2) as Brighton landed four shots behind first-place Howell.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state finals will take place June 6-7 at Michigan State University’s Forest Akers West. Prior to missing the state finals in 2024, Brighton had finished in third the previous two seasons.

Click here to see who made the poll for the top underclassman golfer in Michigan.

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