Michigan State to face Gonzaga in December basketball showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Michigan State will play Gonzaga in a men's basketball game on December 19 in Palm Springs, California. The matchup features two historically strong programs, with the Spartans making 28 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances and the Bulldogs participating in 27 straight editions of March Madness. Both team’s women's squads will also compete at Acrisure Arena before the men's game, scheduled for 2:30 PM. The last encounter between the teams occurred in November 2022, where Gonzaga narrowly defeated Michigan State.
- •Game scheduled for December 19 at Acrisure Arena, Palm Springs.
- •Men's game starts at 2:30 PM local time.
- •Michigan State has 28 consecutive NCAA tournament berths.
- •Gonzaga has been in the NCAA tournament for 27 consecutive years.
- •Previous match in November 2022 ended with Gonzaga winning 64-63.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan State to face Gonzaga in heavyweight non-conference battle
"The Spartans and Bulldogs will give basketball fans a gift a week before Christmas.
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