The only previous meeting came on March 26, 2010, when Michigan State defeated Northern Iowa 59-52 in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional semifinals in St. Louis. The programs meet for the second time at the Jack Breslin Students Events Center in East Lansing. Watch Northern Iowa vs Michigan State live on FS1 or stream on FOX One from Jack Breslin Students Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT during the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.

Northern Iowa vs Michigan State Live - Men's College Basketball

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Northern Iowa and Michigan State have met only once. On March 26, 2010, Michigan State won 59-52 in the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional semifinals in St. Louis, the first matchup between the programs. The official series stands at 0-1 for Northern Iowa. They meet for the second time at the Jack Breslin Students Events Center.