It was a huge week of college hockey for the state of Michigan, as No. 1 versus No. 3 in the rankings faced off this week as bitter in-state rivals, Michigan and Michigan State, didn’t disappoint with action.

Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university’s and athletic department’s fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.

A nail-biting showdown. Duke battles Michigan State down to the wire in a thrilling contest decided in the final moments.

East Lansing ― Greg Williams still can remember his first Michigan State athletics experience. He was a seventh-grader in suburban Lansing, and an English teacher took a handful of students to see the Spartans men's basketball team play a game at old Jenison Fieldhouse.

Michigan goaltender Jack Ivankovic stopped all 23 shots he faced, while the Wolverines blocked 17 shots on the night.

The Planning Commission of Lansing, Michigan, has approved and rejected different parts of a proposal relating to a $120 million data center backed by UK data center firm Deep Green.

Third-ranked Michigan State hockey got a massive 3-1 victory over No. 1 Michigan at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor on Saturday night. Anthony Romani scored two goals and Trey Augustine stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced to lead the Spartans to the win.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson grew up in East Lansing, played for Michigan State University, and continues to support local schools and causes to this day.

The Duke Blue Devils and Michigan State Spartans meet Saturday at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan, with tip-off set for noon ET.

Michigan State will retain Joe Rossi as defensive coordinator.