Leading Michigan State (15-2, 6-0 Big Ten) in points, in rebounds and even a little bit in spirit, Fidler paced a precarious win against Penn State (12-6, 2-5). He finished with a season-high 18 points, as well as a team-leading seven rebounds. Most importantly, he finished with a heavy dose of confidence.

Columnist Graham Couch gives his thoughts on Michigan State's performance Wednesday night in a narrow victory over Penn State with three quick takes.

No. 12 Michigan State was led by senior forward Frankie Fidler in its win over Penn State on Wednesday. The veteran wing scored a season-high 18 points while grabbing a team-high seven boards.

Fidler, who topped 1,000 points in three seasons at Omaha, was one of Michigan State’s best players in the summer. He was a consistent scorer during a three-game trip to Spain, but it didn’t carry over to the start of the season. Although he scored in double figures six of the first eight games, most of the damage was done from the free throw line.

MSU senior forward Frankie Fidler scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half to help the 12th ranked Spartans earn a 90-85 win over Penn State on Wednesday night. Michigan State held a 46-36 lead at halftime before Penn State opened the second half on an 8-0 run

Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points to go with seven rebounds and four steals as No. 12 Michigan State extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 90-85 win over Penn State in the Big Ten game on Wednesday night.

It was an old-fashioned, scrappy Big Ten battle in the Breslin Center on Wednesday night, one that came down to the final minute. But No.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - No. 12 Michigan State men’s basketball just keeps rolling with the Spartans’ 10th straight victory on Wednesday night with a 90-85 win over Penn State.

Frankie Fidler had a season-high 18 points and Jaden Akins scored 16, leading No. 12 Michigan State to a 90-85 victory over Penn State on